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[Luis Ibanez]

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QUANTUM DOTS COULD GUIDE SURGEONS

Nanometer-sized crystals called quantum dots may one day assist doctors'
efforts to assess and treat cancer patients. Dr. John V. Frangioni of Beth
Israel Deaconess Medical Center and colleagues are among the first to
explore the medical applications of quantum dots, which are manufactured to
emit light at specific wavelengths in response to illumination. When
injected into an animal's thigh, the dots quickly reveal the sentinel lymph
node closest to a tumor. The researchers hope that someday the dots will
help illuminate the sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer patients and
eliminate the need for multiple biopsies.

For the full story, go to http://www.nibib.nih.gov/eAdvances/021104.htm.

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