Mass spectrometry and augmented reality guide tumour removal in real time

An illustration showing in situ tissue pathology

Source: © Stacey Krumholtz/Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto

Colour pixels help surgeons differentiate between cancerous and healthy tissue

Scientists in Canada have developed a platform for visualising the pathology of tissue in real time, producing a superimposed colour-coded image over a video feed. Their augmented reality platform could be combined with other technologies to deliver molecular-guided surgery.