On Jan. 10, 2001, Livermore National Laboratory announced a partnership with BioLuminate to develop ‘Smart Probe’ tool for earlier, more accurate breast cancer detection. Smart Probe used a very small needle that is inserted into breast tissue to look for known indicators of breast cancer.

The probe looks for multiple known indicators of breast cancer, instantaneously providing physicians with information they can use to determine whether more invasive and costly tests are necessary. The results of the “Smart Probe” procedure are immediately available to patients, helping relieve anxiety.