Posts Tagged ‘Miqin Zhang’
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A mouse brain tumor imaged using nanoparticles (left column) or conventional techniques (right column) combined with optical imaging and MRI. The nanoparticles give a clearer picture of the tumor, which is located at the back of the brain in the cerebellum.
U. WASHINGTON (US)—By injecting fluorescent nanoparticles into the bloodstream, researchers have been able to illuminate brain tumors in mice. The “painting” technique could help surgeons pinpoint tumors by improving the contrast in both MRI and optical imaging. Continue…
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Crab shell ‘fabric’ patches damaged nerves
A nerve cell growing on a mesh crafted from a material found in crab shells.
Health & Medicine - Apr 24, 2009 15:20 - 1 Comment
Scorpion venom nano-cocktail curbs cancer
U. WASHINGTON (US)—It’s an odd but potent brew. Researchers have found that by adding nanoparticles to a curative compound found in scorpion venom they can create a mixture that could dramatically stop cancer cells from spreading. (more…)
