Using Nanomagnets to Enhance Medical Imaging (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Using Nanomagnets to Enhance Medical Imaging

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NIST studies show that molecular nanomagnets create concentration-dependent contrast in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This test image shows what happens when nanomagnets are used to alter the nuclear properties of hydrogen in water, increasing brightness (bright spots below left and center) compared to deionized water (above).

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