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Tag: medical imagingSurgical Scalpel Sniffs Out Cancer A cutting tool distinguishes tissue types based on their chemical profiles. Tiny electron emitters inside an x-ray generator could improve medical imaging and cancer therapy. Magnetic Spin to Revolutionize Medical Scanning Novel technique boosts sensitivity one thousandfold. Organic x-ray panels could bring down the cost of medical imaging. Surgical imaging system turns cancer tissue neon. Controlling a Gut Bot's Position A swallowable robot can be stuck and unstuck to a spot on command. Zapping Individual Cancer Cells A new laser microscalpel used in surgery can target single cells. New software for the operating room. Inside the Brains of Fruit Flies Optical-imaging studies may provide clues into mechanisms of brain disease in humans. Seeing Tumors with Quantum Dots Glowing nanoparticles could help doctors make sure they don't leave behind any traces of brain tumors during surgery. Imaging software originally designed for planetary probes now finds arterial problems. A new imager that performs simultaneous MRI and PET scans could, among other applications, speed up the study of Alzheimer's disease. A new type of nanometer-size semiconductor crystal that can amplify light marks an important step toward cheap, tunable lasers. Researchers at Intel have made the most efficient silicon laser yet, potentially paving the way for cheaper medical imaging and ultrasensitive chemical detection. A new motor made of nonmagnetic and dielectric materials can power a robotic medical device inside an MRI scanner, significantly improving cancer diagnoses and treatments. |
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