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Protein sensor lets MRI detect molecular activity (Level A1) — a white machine with a round top

Protein sensor lets MRI detect molecular activityCEFR A1

31 Mar 2026

Adapted from Debra Herrick - UC Santa Barbara, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Accuray, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
1 min
49 words
  • 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

  • magneta piece of metal that pulls other metals
    magnets
  • moleculea very small part that makes a substance
    molecules
  • sensora device that detects change or signals
  • proteina natural part in cells and living things
  • signala sign or message that gives information
  • diseasean 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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