Copper-64 isotope made easier: Recoil chemistry could lower medical imaging costs
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Copper-64 isotope made easier: Recoil chemistry could lower medical imaging costs

The copper isotope Cu-64 plays an important role in medicine: It is used in imaging processes and also shows potential for cancer therapy. However, it does not occur naturally and must be produced artificially—a complex and costly process.