Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have created an AI model that can detect cancer faster and better than the current methods. This new AI uses sugar analysis to find cancer signs in cells.
How It Works
Cells have sugar molecules called glycans. These glycans can be measured using a tool called a mass spectrometer. The problem is that humans need to analyze this data, which can take hours or days and requires expert knowledge.
Speeding Up the Process
The new AI model, named Candycrunch, can do this analysis in just a few seconds. It was trained with over 500,000 examples to learn how to identify the structures of sugar molecules accurately.
Benefits
- Accuracy: Candycrunch can correctly identify sugar structures in 90% of cases.
- Discovery: The AI can find new biomarkers, which are important for diagnosing and predicting cancer.
- Efficiency: The fast and accurate results mean more samples can be analyzed quickly, speeding up research and potential treatments.
Researchers believe that this AI model will make glycan analysis a more significant part of biological and medical research, helping to find new ways to detect and treat cancer.
Source: medicalxpress
