MRI Technology Developed That Non-invasively Locates, Quantifies Specific Cells In The Body

Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 23:21 in Health & Medicine

MRI isn't just for capturing detailed images of the body's anatomy. Thanks to new imaging reagents and technology, MRI can be used to visualize -- with "exquisite" specificity -- cell populations in the living body. The ability to non-invasively locate and track cells, will greatly aid the study and treatment of cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases, as well as provide a tool for advancing clinical translation of cellular regenerative medicine.

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