One day, scopes may no longer need to be inserted into the body, such as down the throat or under the skin, to reach the stomach, brain, or any other organs for examination. Maysam Chamanzar... Read more
To diagnose and treat diseases like cancer, scientists and doctors must understand how cells respond to different medical conditions and treatments. Researchers have developed a new way to s... Read more
Near-infrared technology pinpoints fluorescent probes deep within living tissue; may be used to detect cancer earlier. Many types of cancer could be more easily treated if they were detected... Read more
U ENGINEERS DEVELOP COMPUTERIZED CAMERA WITHOUT OPTICS THAT INSTEAD USES AN ORDINARY WINDOW AS THE LENS University of Utah electrical and computer engineers have discovered a way to create a... Read more
Flat, micron-thick lens offers performance comparable to top-of-the-line compound lens systems; could drastically reduce the size and weight of any optical instruments used for imaging, incl... Read more
The technology developed by Caltech’s Lihong Wang images an entire breast in 15 seconds For women over 40, mammography is a necessary yet annoying procedure to endure every year or two... Read more
