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Advanced sensing tech can detect lung cancer in your exhaled breath

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Researchers at China 's Zhejiang University have developed a nanoscale sensor that can detect lung cancer in your exhaled breath.

A decline in a chemical called isoprene can indicate the presence of lung cancer.

The team believes its breakthrough could unlock a non-invasive, low-cost method to catch the disease early and potentially save a lot of lives.