Biophotonics poised to make major breakthroughs in medicine

The video explores the field of biophotonics, which uses light to understand biological processes. It highlights research at Boston University's Center for Biophotonic Sensors and Systems, supported by the National Science Foundation. Key projects include developing optical microscopes for deep tissue imaging, tagging viruses like Ebola with light-responsive tags, diagnosing bacterial infections using lasers, and studying Parkinson's disease by controlling neurons with light. The research aims to revolutionize disease diagnosis and treatment, with expectations of practical applications in the next 5 to 10 years.

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