BBC News - 3D images of tissue may help spot and treat cancer

Three-dimensional images of tissue samples could help spot cancer early, say researchers.

Scientists from the University of Leeds have created a technique to generate hi-resolution, colour 3D images of a piece of tissue. Cancer Research UK said the technology could help researchers understand how cancer grew and spread, and learn how to treat it more effectively.


The scanner then creates 2D impressions of each cross-section, and this is where the new technology comes into play. The software developed by the Leeds University team generates a three-dimensional shape from these virtual slides, creating a realistic image that a researcher can manipulate and spin around.



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