If there is a growth in the near future in the understanding of cellular biology in the brain and muscles or a greater ability to detect cancer earlier than we can now, we may thank Joseph Kahn and his research team at Stanford University. The team has developed a prototype of a single-fiber endoscope that [...]
Laser Device Performs Delicate Surgery
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When surgeons use metal scalpels to cut away harmful tissue, there is a risk of cutting healthy tissue. This risk is especially acute for operations on critical organs, such as brains and intestines. Now there is a laser “scalpel” that targets diseased or damaged tissue while leaving healthy tissue intact. A team of researchers from [...]
