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Tens of millions of nanoneedles could replace painful cancer biopsies

Scientists at King’s College London have developed a patch containing tens of millions of microscopic nanoneedles that could replace traditional biopsies. This painless, non-invasive technology offers an alternative for millions of patients undergoing biopsies to diagnose or monitor diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. Traditional biopsies, while common, are invasive, painful, and limited in how often they can be used, especially…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025