GE's unit to focus on metabolic imaging

GE has launched a new entity, Research Circle Technology (RCT), to encourage the development of metabolic imaging and other burgeoning technologies.

Through RCT, GE will provide support and services to researchers working on the biochemistry of metabolism. RCT also will sell SpinLab polarizers and provide licensing support to research partners.
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