Research
Jan 29, 2007
Biosensors add impact to GI imaging
Capsule endoscopy, in which a patient swallows a small capsule containing a light source and a camera, enables the diagnostic visualization of the entire digestive system. Now, Given Imaging of Israel has initiated a collaborative project to enhance its PillCam video capsules with molecular diagnostics capabilities. The goal: to develop an integrated imaging-biosensing system that can screen for early cancer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
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