New class of molecular 'lightbulbs' illuminate MRI

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Grantee News
March 28, 2016

Scientists have discovered a new class of molecular tags that enhance MRI signals by 10,000-fold and generate detectable signals that last over an hour. The tags are biocompatible and inexpensive to produce, paving the way for widespread use of MRI to monitor conditions like cancer and heart disease in real time. Read more in Science Daily