# Cancer-Sniffing Machines The Odoreader Detects Prostate Cancer By Analyzing Urine By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detects-prostate-cancer References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/odoreader-accurate-prostate-cancer-detection/41782/) & [liverpool.ac.uk](https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/news/articles/new-milestone-for-device-that-can-smell-certain-cancers/index.htm) The Odoreader is a high-tech device, developed by a group of scientists at the [University of Liverpool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor) and the [University of the West of England](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-biomarker) in Bristol, that detects prostate cancer in a [non-invasive fashion by analyzing urine samples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urify). The device detects prostate cancer to a high degree of accuracy by using a gas chromatography sensor, essentially an 'electronic nose' that uses special algorithms to figure out of a patient has cancer by checking just a single urine sample. Gas from the specific urine sample travels along a column, with the different compounds in the gas traveling at different rates. This allows for the sample to be presented in an easily readable format, making readings more accurate. The Odoreader's high-tech non-invasive workings mean it could potentially revolutionize prostate cancer diagnostics thanks to its improved accuracy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Non-invasive Cancer Detection:** The Odoreader's non-invasive method of detecting prostate cancer through urine analysis presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of cancer diagnostics. - **High-tech Medical Devices:** The development of the Odoreader showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the field of high-tech medical devices. - **Gas Chromatography Sensors:** The gas chromatography sensor technology used in the Odoreader presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for improving accuracy in various industries beyond prostate cancer diagnostics. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The Odoreader's ability to detect prostate cancer non-invasively opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare industry, particularly in cancer diagnostics. - **Medical Technology:** The development of high-tech devices like the Odoreader presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the medical technology industry for improving diagnostic accuracy. - **Analytical Instruments:** The gas chromatography sensor technology showcased in the Odoreader presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the analytical instruments industry for improving accuracy in various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cancer-Detecting AI Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincancer-ai-device.md) - [Non-Invasive Urine Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-scan.md) - [Vet-Approved Screening Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oncotect.md) - [Oral Cancer-Detection Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancerdetect.md) - [Pebble-Shaped Urine Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscan.md) - [Virus-Detecting Breathalyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-breathalyzer.md) - [At-Home Urine Analysis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urine-analysis-tool.md) - [Noninvasive Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-breath-analysis.md) - [Prostate Cancer AI Biomarkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-biomarker.md)