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Optics & Photonics May 26, 2017

Research develops world's highest gain high-power laser amplifier

The world's highest gain high power laser amplifier - by many orders of magnitude - has been developed in research led at the University of Strathclyde.

General Physics May 11, 2017

World-first Proton CT images create a new vision for cancer treatment

An international team of scientists has produced the world's first computerised tomography (CT) images of biological tissue using protons – a momentous step towards improving the quality and feasibility of Proton Therapy ...

Oncology & Cancer Feb 3, 2017

Underuse, misuse of hormone Tx in breast cancer still occurring

(HealthDay)—Adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) can reduce the likelihood that women diagnosed with certain breast cancers will experience a recurrence of their disease, but these treatments are still too seldom utilized, ...

General Physics Jan 23, 2017

World's first primary standard developed for molecular radiotherapy

Researchers at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed the world's first primary standard for molecular radiotherapy (MRT) to ensure its safe, effective use in the treatment of cancer.

Bio & Medicine Jan 18, 2017

New method to diagnose cancer

An international group of scientists has created a new approach to the diagnostics of breast cancer with the help of nanoparticles of porous silicone.

Nanophysics Dec 20, 2016

Fully functional 'nano-snowman' has applications for providing greener energy

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have captured the formation of a platinum encrusted nanoparticle that bears a striking resemblance to a festive snowman. As well as providing some Christmas cheer, the fully functional ...

Quantum Physics Sep 28, 2016

Scientists visualise quantum behaviour of hot electrons for first time

Scientists have, for the first time, identified a method of visualising the quantum behaviour of electrons on a surface. The findings present a promising step forward towards being able to manipulate and control the behaviour ...

Bio & Medicine Aug 15, 2016

Legions of nanorobots target cancerous tumours with precision

Researchers from Polytechnique Montréal, Université de Montréal and McGill University have just achieved a spectacular breakthrough in cancer research. They have developed new nanorobotic agents capable of navigating through ...

Plants & Animals May 31, 2016

Big CAT scan: LSU mascot Mike the Tiger in cancer treatment

Call it a big CAT scan.

Bio & Medicine May 20, 2016

Scientists create photoluminscent nanoparticles to highlight cancer cells

A group of Russian and French researchers, with the participation of scientists from the Lomonosov Moscow State University, has synthesized nanoparticles of ultrapure silicon that exhibit efficient photoluminescence, secondary ...

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