At just fifteen years old Jack Andraka, freshman in high school developed a paper sensor that could detect pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer in five minutes for as little as 3 cents. This test (currently being patented) is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive and has a 90% success rate than other diagnostic tests being used today.
Jack Andraka conducted his research at John Hopkins University. This research could change the face of cancer and promote early detection. Pancreatic cancer is very hard to detect in the early stages so many more lives could be saved by early diagnosis using this test.
John Andraka has been selected as the Intel 2012 ISEF winner and has won awards at multiple national and international math competitions.
Call me a cynic but I wonder if the research will be buried without trace when big pharma buys him out!
Sourcee: social-consciousness.com
