How scientists are working to develop nonmammalian alternatives that could reduce the number of rodents used in biomedical research.
In the Clinic
A new imaging approach relying on Cerenkov light could sometimes substitute for PET scans and improve diagnostic services in underserved areas.
In Brief
Nanoparticles were thought of a silent partner in imaging technologies. They’re now being recognized as an important source of subatomic chatter.
Science Byte
Researchers have discovered how a high level of the protein PSMA in cells helps fuel prostate cancer.
Physician-scientist Jan Grimm works to develop innovative imaging approaches for diagnosing cancer.
In the Lab
Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers are investigating the use of tiny particles that behave like sponges to take in drugs and deliver them to tumors.
In the Lab
A new imaging approach being investigated by Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers could provide better information about a tumor’s molecular activity, allowing for a more accurate diagnosis.
