Sharper MRI scans may be on horizon thanks to new physics-based model
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- #MRI
- #Contrast Agents
- #Molecular Dynamics
- Researchers developed a physics-based model for magnetic resonance relaxation linking molecular dynamics with MRI signals.
- The new NMR eigenmodes framework improves upon previous models by solving full physical equations for water molecule relaxation around contrast agents.
- This advancement could lead to sharper medical imaging and safer diagnostics using MRI.
- The model provides a detailed and accurate picture of relaxation processes, surpassing simplified previous approaches.
- The framework has broader applications beyond medical imaging, including battery design and subsurface fluid flow studies.
- The research team made their code open source to encourage further development and adoption.
- The study was supported by multiple institutions including Rice University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.