Gene That Magnetically Labels Cells Shows Potential As Imaging T...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Tue, 06/03/2008 - 16:15

Mammalian cells can produce tiny magnetic nuggets after the introduction of a single gene from bacteria, scientists have found.

The gene MagA could become a valuable tool for tracking cells' movement through the body via magnetic resonance imaging.


 

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