Ola Blixt, University of Copenhagen (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen

Ola Blixt, University of Copenhagen

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The world's most widespread test for ovarian cancer reports false-positives in 94 of 100 diagnosed cases. Adding a test for a certain sugar molecule could reduce the number of mistaken diagnosis by at least 50 percent finds Copenhagen Chemist Ola Blixt.

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