This chapter chronicles the stories of Erik Odeblad and Dr. Raymond Damadian, highlighting their significant contributions to the development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology. It discusses their initial research with NMR spectrometers on human tissue samples and the inspiration behind applying this technology to medical diagnostics. The chapter reflects on the scientific breakthroughs that laid the foundation for the invention of MRI machines for detecting cancer in the human body.
Who invented the MRI? Well, that's actually tricky to say, and it is a topic that still opens debate. In this first part, we'll talk about the various developments in physics that led to the idea of an MRI machine even existing.
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