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Non-nuclear production of medical isotopes

National nuclear medicine shortage could have a Wisconsin solution
WTN News Tom StillAugust 17, 2009
“…………Scientists working with the Madison-based company believe they can generate the neutrons necessary to create Mo-99, an essential nuclear medicine tool, without using a nuclear reactor to do so.

It’s a safer and more sustainable method than the status quo, which relies on production of Mo-99 from five retirement-age nuclear medicine reactors – two of which are now shut down, one perhaps permanently…………………………”

National nuclear medicine shortage could have a Wisconsin solution (WTN News)

August 18, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, environment, USA | antinuclear, nuclear, radioactive