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Open AccessEditors’ Choice 2023
The Editorial Board and Editorial Team are delighted to present a selection of short Research Highlights describing some of our favourite Communications Engineering publications of 2023.
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Open AccessMetabolic brain imaging with glucosamine CEST MRI: in vivo characterization and first insights
The utility of chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI for monitoring the uptake of glucosamine (GlcN), a safe dietary supplement, has been previously demonstrated in detecting breast cancer in both m...
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Open AccessDynamic and rapid deep synthesis of chemical exchange saturation transfer and semisolid magnetization transfer MRI signals
Model-driven analysis of biophysical phenomena is gaining increased attention and utility for medical imaging applications. In magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the availability of well-established models for ...
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Quantitative imaging of apoptosis following oncolytic virotherapy by magnetic resonance fingerprinting aided by deep learning
Non-invasive imaging methods for detecting intratumoural viral spread and host responses to oncolytic virotherapy are either slow, lack specificity or require the use of radioactive or metal-based contrast age...
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In vitro evaluation of copper release from MRI-visible, PLGA-based nanospheres
Copper nanostructures offer remarkable therapeutic potential. In particular, copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are increasingly studied for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Their anticancer potential, a...
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Open AccessRedesigned reporter gene for improved proton exchange-based molecular MRI contrast
Reporter gene imaging allows for non-invasive monitoring of molecular processes in living cells, providing insights on the mechanisms underlying pathology and therapy. A lysine-rich protein (LRP) chemical exch...
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Open AccessCopper oxide nanoparticles inhibit pancreatic tumor growth primarily by targeting tumor initiating cells
Cancer stem cells, also termed tumor initiating cells (TICs), are a rare population of cells within the tumor mass which initiate tumor growth and metastasis. In pancreatic cancer, TICs significantly contribut...
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MRI and Ultrasound Imaging of Nanoparticles for Medical Diagnosis
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (US) are two prominent medical imaging modalities. They are extensively and routinely used in various medical fields, such as cardiology, embryology, neurology, ...
