Researchers use ATX-Red AR-2 as new imaging agent to illuminate tumors

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Researchers from Echelon Biosciences, Inc. and collaborators from the University of Utah report the use of ATX-Red AR-2 as a new imaging agent that effectively illuminates tumors.

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['lizbeth]

That sounds interesting. I'm not sure if I completely understand how this fits into the mix of mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, PETs & CT scans.

Anyone out there more imaging minded to explain how this might be used? Rhondalea?