- MRI makes pictures of the body.
- It uses magnets and radio waves.
- MRI does not show molecules inside cells.
- Scientists made a new protein sensor.
- The sensor changes how water moves.
- Water movement changes the MRI signal.
- The tool is called MAPPER.
- It could help study disease in animals.
Difficult words
- magnet — a piece of metal that pulls other metalsmagnets
- molecule — a very small part that makes a substancemolecules
- sensor — a device that detects change or signals
- protein — a natural part in cells and living things
- signal — a sign or message that gives information
- disease — an illness that makes people or animals sick
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever had an MRI?
- Would you like to see MRI pictures of the body?
- Do you like learning about cells or proteins?
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