Implant will show when cancer is present by generating artificial mole on skin

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Implant will show when cancer is present by generating artificial mole on skin

The tiny patch lies under the skin and is made of a network of cells which constantly monitor calcium levels in the body.

Cancer causes calcium to rocket in the body, and when too much is detected, the implant triggers the production of melanin - the body’s tanning pigment - which causes a small dark mole to appear.

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Implant will show when cancer is present by generating artificial mole on skin

An implant which detects cancer in the body and causes a small artificial mole to appear on the skin as an early warning sign has been developed by…

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