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Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >> Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >> Two Tennessee appellate court judges have notified Gov. Bill Haslam that they will not run for another term on the bench in the August 2014 retention election.More >> Two Tennessee appellate court judges have notified Gov. Bill Haslam that they will not run for another term on the bench in the August 2014 retention election.More >> Three middle schoolers are facing felony vandalism charges for causing damage to several classrooms in a Rockwood elementary school.More >> Three middle schoolers are facing felony vandalism charges for causing damage to several classrooms in a Rockwood elementary school.More >> Authorities are investigating a deadly bicycle accident that happened on Friday afternoon.More >> Authorities are investigating a deadly bicycle accident that happened on Friday afternoon.More >> You may have seen the groups of kids in matching T-shirts walking around downtown Knoxville.More >> You may have seen the groups of kids in matching T-shirts walking around downtown Knoxville.More >> A 67-year-old man is behind bars, accused of heading a major drug operation in Cocke County.More >> A 67-year-old man is behind bars, accused of heading a major drug operation in Cocke County.More >> Official charges have been filed against the former police officer who opened fire at a Bean Station pharmacy, killing the owner and another man, and injuring two women.More >> Official charges have been filed against the former police officer who opened fire at a Bean Station pharmacy, killing the owner and another man, and injuring two women.More >> The Ocoee River in Polk County is now the most visited whitewater rafting river in the United States, according to a study put out by the University of Tennessee.More >> The Ocoee River in Polk County is now the most visited whitewater rafting river in the United States, according to a study put out by the University of Tennessee.More >> Work is beginning to preserve Oak Ridge's historic Alexander Inn with renovations to convert it into an assisted living facility.More >> Work is beginning to preserve Oak Ridge's historic Alexander Inn with renovations to convert it into an assisted living facility.More >> Tennesseans are showing off their volunteer spirit this weekend to help out the people affected by this week's devastating Oklahoma tornado.More >> Tennesseans are showing off their volunteer spirit this weekend to help out the people affected by this week's devastating Oklahoma tornado.More >>
TULLAHOMA (AP) - Researchers at the University of Tennessee Space Institute say a new laser technique they developed has several potential applications, especially in the medical field.
Dr. Christian Parigger and professors Jacqueline Johnson and Robert Splinter worked together to develop laser radiation that has accuracy on the molecular level. They say the technique could be used for detailed biomedical imaging and non-invasive surgery.
The nonprofit University of Tennessee Research Foundation says it is interested in commercializing and licensing the technology because it has the potential to overcome risks and limitations posed by traditional surgery.
Parigger and his colleagues said they are seeking investment from the National Institutes of Health to explore long-term research.
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