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Boron neutron capture therapy progresses towards clinical cancer treatments

17 May 2019 Tami Freeman
The neutron irradiation system
The neutron irradiation system includes a negative ion, electrostatic, tandem accelerator-based neutron source and proven lithium target technology to generate a clinically optimal neutron spectrum for BNCT. (Courtesy: TAE Life Sciences)
Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) delivers targeted radiation directly into tumour cells, with mi

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