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Laser Nano-Scissors
Filed in archive Medical by Dr. Joseph Kim on July 29, 2008
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How accurate can a laser cut? Dr. Adela Ben-Yakar, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at Austin developed a way to use pulse laser to cut nano-sized nerve axons. Forget calling this a microscalpel. This is a nanoscalpel. By using this nanoscalpel, medical researchers may lead to a better understanding of nerve Regeneration. Dr. Ben-Yakar developed a femtolaser system with the help of Stanford electrical engineers. What a great example of scientific collaboration! Read more about the research here: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/spotlights/2008/microscalpel/

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Tags: nanoscalpel  microscalpel  laser  surgery  nanoscissors  engineering  nano  laser+nano 
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