Scientists pave way for diamonds to trace early cancers

Friday, October 9, 2015 - 10:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Physicists have devised a way to use diamonds to identify cancerous tumors before they become life threatening. Their findings reveal how a nanoscale, synthetic version of the precious gem can light up early-stage cancers in non-toxic, non-invasive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.

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