The scientist was researching a new method for detecting cancer cells in patients, a technique that could improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. The scientist’s work was considered groundbreaking in the field of medicine, and their findings were published in a leading medical journal. Which choice best maintains the grammatical consistency of the sentence?
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