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Summer 2001 Technology Today®

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Three-dimensional imaging of cells with Raman spectroscopy, such as this molecular model of the drug TaxolŽ, could speed up federal approval of cancer-fighting drugs.

Accelerating Cancer Drug Discovery
SwRI researchers are using 3-D cellular imaging techniques to assess the potential of cancer-fighting drugs more quickly.

Gold in Those Hills
SwRI-developed analytical laboratory allows modern day prospectors to assay their finds in the field.
High Rate of Precision
A team of SwRI technicians uses a unique instrument to rate surface distress and to quantify potentially harmful deposits left on engine parts. The instrument? The human eye.
Cleared for Landing
SwRI has developed a virtual reality simulator for the U.S. Air Force to provide a more realistic training environment for air traffic controllers.
Jupiter Lights Up
Researchers observe an unusually bright flare from the planet with the most powerful auroras in the solar system.
Protecting the Environment and Human Health
SwRI has a one-stop shop for clients who want to ensure that their pesticides meet increasingly strict federal environmental regulations.

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