Tag #Radioisotopes

How will Astral Systems' new radioisotope production method impact cancer treatment in the UK and globally?

Astral Systems, a Bristol-based nuclear start-up, has developed a new technique using nuclear fusion to produce radioisotopes for cancer scans, potentially eliminating delays in treatment. This method uses smaller, cheaper plants, costing around £1 million to build compared to the £400 million for traditional fission reactors.