The heart produces magnetic signals that can be used to diagnose disease, but are difficult to measure
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A diamond-based quantum sensor has been used for the first time to measure magnetic signals from the heart of a living animal. This is a step toward making quantum devices usable in regular medical settings.
The heart’s magnetic signals can help diagnose cardiovascular disease, but they are also very weak, millions of times weaker than a refrigerator magnet. To detect them, medical professionals must use special sensing…
Source: www.newscientist.com
