The heart produces magnetic signals that can be used to diagnose disease, but they are hard to measure
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A diamond-based quantum sensor has been used to measure magnetic signals from the heart of a living animal for the first time. It is a step towards being able to use quantum devices in ordinary medical settings.
The heart’s magnetic signals are a useful diagnostic for cardiovascular diseases, but they are also very faint – millions of times weaker than fridge magnets. To detect them, medical professionals must use special sensing…
The heart produces magnetic signals that can be used to diagnose disease, but they are hard to measure
wacpan / Alamy
A diamond-based quantum sensor has been used to measure magnetic signals from the heart of a living animal for the first time. It is a step towards being able to use quantum devices in ordinary medical settings.
The heart’s magnetic signals are a useful diagnostic for cardiovascular diseases, but they are also very faint – millions of times weaker than fridge magnets. To detect them, medical professionals must use special sensing…