MU researchers producing new radioisotopes to treat cancer

October 20, 2016

The crystal structure of an arsenic trithiol compound, with a choleate developed by Jurisson. Courtesy of Silvia Jurisson.

By Titus Wu, Reporter
MU Chemistry Professor Silvia Jurisson and fellow researcher Alan Ketiring are currently experimenting with different elements, other than the commonly used Technetium, to image and treat cancer. Listen up to see more of their research, why their research matters, and their current status.
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