
New treatments for deadly snake bites, and a fusion company that wants to get in the medical isotopes game
Science Magazine Podcast
Utilizing Neutron Technology for Producing Medical Isotopes
The chapter delves into a fusion company's innovative approach in using neutron technology for producing medical isotopes, starting from neutron imaging services to generating isotopes for medical applications like imaging and treatment. It discusses the challenges faced in the supply of medical isotopes, focusing on the shortage of molybdenum-99 and the company's novel production of lutetium-177. The conversation also explores the company's unique focus on practical applications of fusion technology to generate revenue in the medical isotopes market.
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