This AI-augmented microscope uses deep learning to take on cancer » Behind the Headlines

According to the American Cancer Society, cancer kills more than 8 million people each year. Early detection can boost survival rates. Researchers and clinicians are feverishly exploring avenues to provide early and accurate diagnoses, as well as more targeted treatments. Blood screenings are used to detect many types of cancers, including liver, ovarian, colon and lung cancers. Current blood screening methods typically rely on affixing biochemical labels to cells or biomolecules.