Belarusian scientists to increase accuracy of early cancer detection manifold

MINSK, March 24 (BelTA) – The B.I. Stepanov Physics Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) together with specialists of the Belarusian State Medical University plan to increase the accuracy of early cancer detection manifold using nano-technologies, Sergei Gaponenko, head of a laboratory at the Physics Institute, member of the NASB told reporters on March 24, BelTA has learnt.

The new project is based on the research of tumor markers – molecules indicative of cancer. The major goal of the scientists it to detect these tumor markers. “It is quite a challenge, since only small amount of these molecules is present in a body. These substances will be detected with the help of special devices the Institute possesses,” Sergei Gaponenko informed.

He also noted that the B.I. Stepanov Physics Institute is considering a possibility to use nanoparticles in the treatment of various diseases. “We managed to unite semiconductive nanoparticles and biomolecules, in the future scientists and medical professionals will try to harness this process to use it in the treatment of various diseases.