• Question: Why do you think MRI is a way of saving lives and why are you interested in iron

    Asked by The Real Muntaz to Mobeen on 9 Mar 2016.
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      Mobeen Ali answered on 9 Mar 2016:

      MRI allows us to see inside the body and gain much more information than any other imaging technique such as x-ray or ultrasound. These can tell you that you have a lump inside your body and where it is, but MRI can tell you what the lump is, whether it’s fat, water or cancerous. For this reason, MRI is a very powerful tool for diagnostics.

      I am interested in iron because as we get older, the amount of iron in our brains increases and is linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The neurons in the brain require a small amount of iron to function properly. Too much iron can damage the neurons which negatively affects the brains ability to process information and store memories.

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