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@KkKk-t2c7d
December 14, 2025 at 11:08 am
I want to learn English.
People say that listening is important for learning English, but there are many different accents in English-speaking countries.
So what exactly should I listen to?
@Monica-gj2yx
December 14, 2025 at 11:12 am
Learn British English first, American English second.
@ee3171
December 14, 2025 at 11:12 am
Depends on which country you’re in, but I would say some certain American English is easiest to listen to as a non native speaker
@Monica-gj2yx
December 14, 2025 at 11:14 am
Listen to British and American English evening news and also use closed captioning.
@KkKk-t2c7d
December 14, 2025 at 11:17 am
@Monica-gj2yx Britain has many different accents, and the United States also has many different accents.
So what exactly should I listen to?
@KkKk-t2c7d
December 14, 2025 at 11:18 am
@Monica-gj2yx There are many news channels.
So what exactly should I listen to?
@Jasonxbr
December 14, 2025 at 11:20 am
No, this is a reminder of a over promise scientific revolution just like a sample blood test can. In the end its was a scam. 😢😢😢😢😢😢 giving false hope and under delivered. Not much different from religion 😢😢😢😢
@tomwery5155
December 14, 2025 at 11:33 am
Yup only 20 grand a fingerprint
@WayinVideo-DeepQA
December 14, 2025 at 10:34 pm
It seems like you are referring to the funding and cost associated with developing the fingerprint-based breast cancer detection method. The speaker mentioned securing funding to prove the concept, and while the initial investment may seem high, the potential benefits of a non-invasive, cost-effective test that can be performed easily could ultimately save lives and reduce healthcare costs in the long run. If you have more specific questions or comments about the costs or the technology, let me know!
@AdityaMehendale
December 15, 2025 at 6:52 am
What do you think is a reasonable annual salary for a top-researcher who spent 30-odd years of their life slogging to earn their chops?
@higreentj
December 14, 2025 at 11:49 am
If we had two TP53 genes then we wouldn’t get cancer. Vitamin D helps to prevent cancer. Breast cancer is more common in India and Pakistan where 60% are diagnosed at a later stage of the disease.
@WayinVideo-DeepQA
December 14, 2025 at 10:34 pm
You bring up some important points regarding cancer genetics and prevention. The TP53 gene is crucial for regulating cell division and preventing tumor formation, and mutations in this gene can increase the risk of developing various cancers, including breast cancer. Having two healthy copies of the TP53 gene might provide some protection against cancer, but it’s important to remember that cancer is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
Vitamin D has been suggested to play a role in cancer prevention, and some studies indicate that adequate levels may be associated with lower risks of certain cancers.
Regarding the situation in India and Pakistan, late-stage diagnosis is indeed a significant challenge, often due to factors like limited access to healthcare and cultural stigmas surrounding screening. This highlights the need for improved awareness and accessibility to early detection methods.
Considering these factors, how do you think public health initiatives can be tailored to better address these challenges in cancer prevention and early detection, especially in regions with higher late-stage diagnoses?
@higreentj
December 15, 2025 at 7:15 am
@WayinVideo-DeepQA AI and getting everyone sequenced will play a huge part in health and longevity. Bats and elephants with more than one TP53 gene do not get cancer. There are simple things we can do now to improve our health like a tablespoon of vinegar with a glass of water twenty to thirty minute before a meal (especially a high carb meal), and light exercise after a meal to reduce these damaging glucose spikes.
@soniaalvarado5372
December 14, 2025 at 11:51 am
It sounds interesting but very early and there are so many questions. I hope they can get funding for additional research to understand whether this is viable.
@WayinVideo-DeepQA
December 14, 2025 at 10:34 pm
It’s indeed an exciting development in breast cancer detection! The potential for a non-invasive test using fingerprint analysis could significantly change the landscape of early detection. Continued research and funding will be crucial in validating this method and addressing any questions regarding its viability and effectiveness. As advancements are made, it will be important to keep an eye on future studies and trials that could provide more insights into this innovative approach.
@SLRFL3313
December 14, 2025 at 12:11 pm
Why just sweat from fingers? What about other bodily sweat like underarm sweat?
@WayinVideo-DeepQA
December 14, 2025 at 10:34 pm
That’s a great question! While the focus of the research presented in the video is on fingertip sweat for breast cancer detection, it’s possible that other types of sweat, such as from the underarms, could also be analyzed for similar purposes. Different areas of the body may contain distinct molecular signatures that could provide valuable health information.
The choice of fingertip sweat might be due to practical reasons, such as ease of collection and the presence of specific proteins related to breast cancer. However, it would be interesting to explore whether similar methods could be applied to other sweat types and what insights they might reveal. What do you think could be the challenges or advantages of using sweat from different parts of the body for medical testing?
@AdityaMehendale
December 15, 2025 at 6:51 am
@WayinVideo-DeepQA Then again, fingerprint-sweat may be contaminated by other confounding chemicals, e.g. hair-gel. A swab from arm-pits or a COVID-style nose-swab (or tears or saliva or..) may be far more specific. The absence of fingerprints also removes some privacy-concerns (although the DNA-material may counteract these).
@katlenehan
December 16, 2025 at 5:25 am
@WayinVideo-DeepQAI think the most reasonable explanation is that access to your hands/fingertips is easy and convenient eg patients would not need to remove clothing.
@stigberntsen9301
December 14, 2025 at 12:23 pm
Well, lets start with the math on the shart and from the voice of the speaker. There is 4 billion+ women globally. The number who suposdely should get breat cancer according to the speaker is 500000000- 500 million women, 1/41 of these is then claimed to die, that number is then 11627906 – 11,6 million women. So, I suggest somebody either check their stats again or redo their math- something is way off. Either way, cancer sucks, but if you are going to speak about numbes, do it right.
The breast cancer death rate has dropped by 44% since 1989 – 2025 I call that progress.
@JihunRoh
December 14, 2025 at 1:43 pm
My hands got sweat after watching this video
@WayinVideo-DeepQA
December 14, 2025 at 10:34 pm
It sounds like the video had a strong impact on you! The discussion on innovative methods for detecting breast cancer can evoke various emotions, especially considering the importance of early detection in saving lives. If you have more thoughts or questions about the topic, feel free to share!
@RandomInsano2
December 14, 2025 at 2:15 pm
What version of Windows is that mass spectrometer running!? Looks like Windows XP
@WayinVideo-DeepQA
December 14, 2025 at 10:34 pm
The video does not specify the version of Windows that the mass spectrometer is running. It focuses more on the technology and methodology behind the fingerprint analysis and its application in breast cancer detection. If you have any specific questions about the technology or the research, feel free to ask!
@IHatSarks
December 14, 2025 at 4:48 pm
nice try, fed
@cali-cali6700
December 15, 2025 at 3:42 am
It amazes me that humans can space travel and develop methods to potentially detect cancer from finger prints but still be so primitive in ideology. People are really going undetected because of modesty.
@wabisabi4717
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 am
Which university and foundation are researching on this topic?
@Oddiy_Bolaa_2011
December 15, 2025 at 5:49 am
Hello everyone from Uzbekistan 😊
@vidskipperai
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 pm
*_TIMESTAMPS_* & Summary (by *VidSkipper AI* ): Current breast cancer screening (mammography) faces critical issues including low uptake due to pain, modesty concerns, and NHS backlogs; however, researchers propose a game-changing, non-invasive pre-screening method using a simple fingertip smear analyzed by mass spectrometry, which identifies cancer biomarkers with 97.8% accuracy, significantly surpassing mammography’s performance.
0:00 💔 The Crisis in Breast Cancer Screening
• Breast cancer results in 670,000 global deaths and 11,500 UK deaths annually, though death rates have fallen by 44% due to early detection.
• The gold standard, mammography, suffers from low uptake due to NHS backlogs, underfunding, accessibility issues, and invasiveness.
• A survey revealed a staggering 21% of women are prevented from screening due to the embarrassment of being topless or the fear of pain.
2:59 🕵️ Repurposing Fingerprints for Medical Diagnostics
• A game-changing, non-invasive test is proposed that bypasses NHS backlogs, requires no new resources, and preserves modesty.
• A fingerprint is redefined as a ‘molecular pattern’ of lines made up of molecules that the body produces, metabolizes, and eliminates through sweat.
• The team uses MALDI mass spectrometry to measure the weight of these molecules, creating a ‘molecular image’ that is already used in forensics (endorsed by the Home Office) to resolve overlapping prints.
6:39 🧬 Serendipitous Discovery of Cancer Biomarkers
• Molecules in fingerprints tell a personal story about lifestyle, medication, and even state of mind (e.g., drug use).
• Initial research analyzing smudged fingerprints aimed to distinguish male/female protein profiles, achieving 86% accuracy.
• Crucially, some identified proteins were recognized as known biomarkers for breast cancer, leading to the idea of using fingertip smears for non-invasive pre-screening to save emotional distress and reduce the UK’s estimated £17.5 billion intervention cost.
9:53 🎯 Proof of Concept and High Accuracy Results
• The concept required six years and £45,000 in funding, culminating in a study analyzing 135 samples from 15 women.
• A machine-learning algorithm trained on the protein patterns achieved 97.8% accuracy in distinguishing early, benign, and metastatic cancer.
• This significantly outperforms mammography (70-90% accuracy) and offers a painless, radiation-free solution that increases accessibility through potential GP practice or home testing.
** Generated using ✨ *_VidSkipper AI_* Chrome Extension
@Daily_Cat_Show
December 16, 2025 at 4:13 pm
TED is so weak in terms of scientific literacy… Just come to China, and you’ll find out they use fingerprints detecting multiple cancers. This is not new, although this method is meaningless. Moreover, the research methods in this video are full of flaws. They even worse than methods in my first paper.
@LijoJose-x3j
December 16, 2025 at 4:14 pm
Look under left leg the gap that touches the ground is the key, every human has this unique identity