Scientists in Columbia are working hard to develop a new bra that has another purpose aside from supporting your boobs: detecting breast cancer. Here's where fashion meets science...

Thousands of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, and the symptoms of the disease can often be overlooked. This is why a cancer-detecting bra will be a total game-changer.

Maria Camila Cortes, an electrical engineering student who is working on the project told Fusion: "When you have cells in your mammary glands that are anomalous, the body needs to send more blood to that specific part of the body, and the temperature of this organ increases."

The bra design, which is currently being tested, is said to be fitted with infra-red sensors that record breast temperatures. If any abnormalities are detected, the bra sends quick warning signal to let you know, so that you can see a doctor. Pure genius.

"We don't want to replace a doctor's job," added Maria Jaramillo, who is a researcher for the project. "The idea is to develop a technique that will help with [early] detection." And what a brilliant idea it is.

The release date and official name for the bra haven't been released yet, but when they are, we'll be sure to let you know.

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