Magnetic Genes

June 18, 2008 | Source: Technology Review

Emory University researchers have used a bacterial gene to genetically engineer mammalian cells into producing magnetic nanoparticles, making the cells easier to track in MRI scans.

Mouse brain with magnetically active cells (John Wiley & Sons)

Mouse brain with magnetically active cells (John Wiley & Sons)

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