Warwick scientists created a handheld diamond sensor that pinpoints lymph nodes with magnetic tracers—no toxic dyes, no radiation. At just 10 mm and ultra-sensitive, it promises kinder, smarter cancer surgery and safer outcomes for patients and surgeons alike.
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Diamonds Offer Gentle Detection of Cancer Metastasis in Surgery

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Warwick scientists created a handheld diamond sensor that pinpoints lymph nodes with magnetic tracers—no toxic dyes, no radiation. At just 10 mm and ultra-sensitive, it promises kinder, smarter cancer surgery and safer outcomes for patients and surgeons alike.

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