new type / novel

xīnxíng

新型

stool / feces

fènbiàn

粪便

test / screening

jiǎncè

检测

can / is able to

kě

可

to detect / to find

fāxiàn

发现

ninety percent / nine out of ten

jiǔ chéng

九成

colorectal cancer

dàcháng ái

大肠癌

。

New Words

News in English

New Stool Test Detects Ninety Percent of Colorectal Cancers Without Colonoscopy

Scientists at the University of Geneva have developed a new stool test that can detect ninety percent of colorectal cancers using AI to analyze gut bacteria, without the need for a colonoscopy.

Scientists at the University of Geneva in Switzerland have developed an innovative stool-based screening method for detecting colorectal cancer. This novel approach can identify 90 percent of colorectal cancer patients with effectiveness approaching that of colonoscopy examinations, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional diagnostic procedures.

Researchers employed artificial intelligence to analyze gut bacteria present in stool samples. They discovered that colorectal cancer patients' intestinal bacteria differ markedly from those of healthy individuals. Notably, this screening method eliminates the need for colonoscopy procedures; patients can simply complete sample collection at home without requiring invasive examination.

Scientists emphasize that early detection of colorectal cancer significantly improves treatment outcomes and cure rates. The new test represents an important breakthrough in accessible cancer screening, providing patients with a convenient, non-invasive option that maintains diagnostic accuracy while improving patient comfort and accessibility.

More in Lifestyle & Culture