Novel Cancer Diagnostics: Laser Light Detects Tumors (VIDEO)

Leibniz-Institute of Photonic Technology

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A team of researchers from Jena presents a groundbreaking new method for the rapid, gentle and reliable detection of tumors with laser light. The optical method will help surgeons to remove tumors more precisely and could make cancer operations possible without a scalpel.

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Leibniz-IPHT // René Hiepen

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