Diagnostic imaging Research update Gold nanocages could image and treat tumours Cerenkov emitters show promise for cancer therapy Read article: Gold nanocages could image and treat tumours
Structure and dynamics Research update Diamond downsizes classical MRI and NMR Molecular samples detected and imaged at room temperature Read article: Diamond downsizes classical MRI and NMR
Optical physics Research update Nanoantenna array steers light New structures could be used to make 3D holography displays Read article: Nanoantenna array steers light
Soft matter and liquids Research update Physicists claim microwave-imaging ‘breakthrough’ Thermoacoustic technique could be used on patients within five years Read article: Physicists claim microwave-imaging ‘breakthrough’
Optical physics Research update Single fibre sees where no endoscope has gone before Instrument can make holographic measurements of tissue with micron resolution Read article: Single fibre sees where no endoscope has gone before
Ultrafast science Research update Physicists peek through opaque materials New technique helps to reveal fluorescent objects Read article: Physicists peek through opaque materials
Optical physics Research update Ultrasound waves with a twist Research proves fundamental relationship between properties of waves Read article: Ultrasound waves with a twist
Nuclear medicine Research update Cyclotrons make commercial quantities of technetium Breakthrough could alleviate medical-isotope shortages Read article: Cyclotrons make commercial quantities of technetium
Nanomaterials Research update DNA nanorobot delivers drugs Device may be used to treat diseases such as cancer Read article: DNA nanorobot delivers drugs
Nuclear medicine Video New frontiers in medical physics Three new videos shine light on key topics in medical research Read article: New frontiers in medical physics
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