'Silver nanoparticle' microscope may shed new light on cancer, bone diseases
Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 18:28
in Physics & Chemistry
In a finding that could help speed the understanding of diseases ranging from cancer to osteoporosis, researchers in Utah are reporting development of a new microscope technique that uses `silver nanoparticle` mirrors to reveal hidden details inside bones, cancer cells, and other biological structures. The method also can help identify structural damage in a wide variety of materials, including carbon-fiber plastics used in airplanes, the researchers say.
