New full color 3D X-ray can see through you

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A team of scientists from the father and son of the Canterbury and Otago Universities in New Zealand did the following. story with the first 3D X-ray of a human. Professors Phil and Anthony Butler invented the MARS small-caliber X-ray scanner that differentiates fats, bones, metals, muscles and cartilage to create detailed 3D images in color. The resulting images are as surprising as they look, resembling cut out photos revealing bones, fat and muscles as in this image created from an ankle. The bone is shown in white, while the muscle and soft tissues are shown in red. The yellow / off-white material is, of course, bold

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In addition to being wildly fascinating, the non-invasive method can also be used to generate images of disease markers. According to the company's documentation, some of the applications include "cancer detection using targeted nanoparticles, imaging of crystalline arthropathies, bone health and mineral density measurement, and the detection of cancer." imaging of plaques associated with heart disease ". Probably the assessment of osteoarthritis and imaging around metal implants. Future developments will include the measurement of cartilage health, cancer research and imaging training. of plaque in the carotid arteries.


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Spectral analysis allows health professionals to measure the different components of body parts such as fats, water, calcium, and blood. disease markers, says Professor Phil Butler, whose father, Professor Anthony Butler, left his wrist and ankle imaged for the first human trial. "Traditional black and white X-rays only allow you to measure the density and shape of an object."

Further tests will be held in New Zealand.