---
title: "A Fluorescent Nanoprobe Could Become A Universal, Noninvasive Method To Identify And Monitor Tumors"
description: "Researchers have developed a hybrid metal–polymer nanoparticle that lights up in the acidic environment surrounding tumor cells"
date: "2014-11-19"
modified: "2015-08-13"
authors:
  - name: "StefanCretu"
    link: "https://futurism.com/authors/stefancretu"
url: "https://futurism.com/fluorescent-nanoprobe-become-universal-noninvasive-method-identify-monitor-tumors"
categories:
  - "Future Materials"
  - "Nanotech"
  - "Science & Energy"
tags:
  - "nanotech"
---

# A Fluorescent Nanoprobe Could Become A Universal, Noninvasive Method To Identify And Monitor Tumors

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- The nanoprobe detects the low pH of tumors using optical imaging, magnetic resonance and positron emission tomography
- The probes proved to be biocompatible, which is crucial for biomedical applications
- The effects are visible within 24 hours when exposed to bright light