Wearable Device Scrubs Cancer Cells from Blood

Researchers shrink oven-size machine for diagnosing and halting the spread of cancer to something worn on the wrist

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Wearable Device Scrubs Cancer Cells from Blood
The wearable device, about the size of a pack of cigarettes, is shown here with the cancer-cell-capturing chip mounted on top. The catheter connecting the microfluidic device to the patient runs through the port at the top left corner.