Nanoprobes for Cancer Tracking (IMAGE) Rutgers University Caption This illustration shows how human breast cancer cells in a mouse model were "chased" with novel rare earth nanoscale probes injected intravenously. When the subject is illuminated, the probes glow in an infrared range of light that is more sensitive than other optical forms of illumination. In this case, the probes show the spread of cancer cells to adrenal glands and femur (thigh) bones. Credit Harini Kantamneni and Professor Prabhas Moghe/Rutgers University New Brunswick Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.