"Nanojuice" lets scientists see the gut in action

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When someone suffers from a gastrointestinal disorder such as celiac disease, Chron's disease or irritable bowel syndrome, it's standard practice for doctors to take a look at the state of their small intestine. This is typically done by having them drink a rather unpleasant-tasting barium solution, and then submitting to x-rays, an MRI or ultrasound. According to scientists at New York's University at Buffalo, however, all of those imaging techniques have serious shortcomings. Their proposed solution? A stiff drink of nanojuice... Continue Reading "Nanojuice" lets scientists see the gut in action

Section: Medical

Tags: Imaging, Laser, Nanoparticles, University at Buffalo

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