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21st Century Scientists: Mary Wirth

21st Century Scientists: Mary Wirth

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Subject Science
Grade Level Grades 9-12
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In this 21st Century Chemist profile, Purdue University analytical chemist Mary Wirth works with "nanomaterials" to improve the clarity and accuracy of tests for tiny "biomarker" proteins that indicate disease -- specifically, levels of PSAs, or Prostate Specific Antigens, that signal prostate cancer. Provided by the National Science Foundation & NBC Learn.

Forensics Early Cancer Detection Microscopic Prostate Proteins

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