Breathalyzer Technology

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Posted by NewAdmin on 2025-02-13 09:07:10 |

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Breathalyzer technology is advancing beyond alcohol detection and is now being explored for disease diagnosis. Researchers have found that diseases like cancer, diabetes, and even COVID-19 alter the body's metabolism, leading to unique "breathprints"—specific molecular markers in exhaled breath.

A team at the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a breathalyzer that can detect these markers using AI, making it a non-invasive, fast, and cost-effective diagnostic tool. They are also working on miniaturizing the device to a chip-scale level for real-time health monitoring, potentially integrating it into smartphones.

One major initiative related to this technology is the development of a Human Breath Atlas, which aims to map the molecules in human breath and correlate them with various health conditions. This research could lead to earlier detection of diseases like pancreatic cancer, which is often diagnosed late due to a lack of early symptoms.

While promising, challenges remain, including the complexity of linking breath molecules to specific diseases with high accuracy. Further refinements are needed before these devices can be widely used in healthcare settings.

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