• Up to 80% of colorectal biopsies performed are subsequently identified as normal, non-cancerous tissue. Incorporating an optical biopsy, such as WavSTAT4, before performing an invasive physical biopsy reduces risks to patients by eliminating many unnecessary procedures and may lead to a healthcare cost savings of over $1 billion in the U.S. alone.

• SpectraScience is working to diagnose “pre-cancers”—suspect tissue or areas in the body before it becomes cancerous. Tissue that WavSTAT4 finds to be precancerous (or cancerous) returns a red “suspect” icon. Unlike the traditional method of visual inspection, there is no ambiguity to the result and no need for physician interpretation.

• Major 2016 corporate developments include a strategic acquisition, research publication, and development of an international sales infrastructure enabling the start of device sales in the Middle East.

Crystal Research Associates announces the publication of an Executive Informational Overview (EIO) on SpectraScience, Inc. (SCIE-OTC), a company commercializing advanced, minimally invasive diagnostic products. The 48-page EIO, which details SpectraScience's business, technology and product development, clinical studies, manufacturing, market opportunities, competition, and more, is available for download below.