Diverse Technologies Enable Today's Medical Breakthroughs

As advances in cellular biology, gene mapping, and other areas of medicine continue, amazing technologies for diagnosing, treating, and even curing diseases are emerging. Specifically, new technologies are being developed to fight the war against cancer, including advances in imaging and other diagnostic techniques. Featured here are just a few of the medical breakthroughs that could have — or are already having — a major impact on our health.