Advanced JMAR X-ray Source Now Available for Cancer and Aging Research; Practical, Low-Cost Alternative To Synchrotrons For Biomedical Industry.SAN DIEGO--(BW HealthWire)--June 14, 1999-- JMAR JMAR Joint Medical Asset Repository Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: JMAR) Monday announced that its picosecond One trillionth of a second. Pronounced "pee-co-second." See space/time and ohnosecond. (unit) picosecond - 10^-12 seconds. X-ray source (PXS) technology, representing a breakthrough in X-ray source generation, is being made available to biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. scientists and researchers for conducting experiments that previously could be performed only with large, expensive, immobile synchrotron synchrotron: see particle accelerator. synchrotron Cyclic particle accelerator in which the particle is confined to its orbit by a magnetic field. The strength of the magnetic field increases as the particle's momentum increases. machines. According to Dr. Edmond Turcu, Chief Scientist for JMAR and recognized expert in the generation and application of laser produced X-rays, the availability of JMAR's PXS modules will aid advanced research into DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. , aging and the causes of cancer that previously could be conducted in a very limited number of facilities around the world. Dr. Chris Wharton, noted DNA research scientist and professor of biophysics biophysics, application of various methods and principles of physical science to the study of biological problems. In physiological biophysics physical mechanisms have been used to explain such biological processes as the transmission of nerve impulses, the muscle , School of Biochemistry at the University of Birmingham Due to Birmingham's role as a centre of light engineering, the university traditionally had a special focus on science, engineering and commerce, as well as coal mining. It now teaches a full range of academic subjects and has five-star rating for teaching and research in several in England added, "The ability to conduct synchrotron experiments in the lab is a milestone achievement, particularly for the study of DNA damage and repair processes, which help further our understanding of aging and cancer. The PXS allows scientists to observe the repair process of the DNA that was damaged by the X-rays. During the repair process, the genes that are recognized and repaired, as well as the genes that earlier escaped detection and deteriorated, can be identified." JMAR's PXS modules use a very tightly focused laser beam produced by JMAR's patented Britelight(TM) lasers to generate "soft" X-rays having energies similar to those produced by synchrotrons. A single PXS module generates 3 watts of 1-nanometer X-rays from a 7 micron spot size on a steady state basis, providing a stable, soft X-ray source in a tabletop configuration designed for use in the laboratory. Higher power outputs are readily available by clustering two or more modules together. JMAR invites biomedical researchers and scientists to conduct their experiments using the PXS. For more information, contact Turcu at 619/535-1706, ext. 638. JMAR Technologies develops, manufactures and markets precision measurement, motion control and laser manufacturing systems, provides custom semiconductor products for the microelectronics industry and is a leading developer of advanced lithography sources for production of future higher performance semiconductors. The statements regarding JMAR's potential business opportunities are forward-looking statements based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including failure of advanced technology to perform as predicted, and the other risks detailed in the company's Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and other reports filed with the SEC. |
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