Since radioactivity was discovered, radioactive isotopes have been used as tools with which to gain a better understanding of the chemistry of living systems. 

MURR scientists pioneered the development and routine production of two radioisotopes of phosphorus, P-32 and P-33, which are now used by researchers throughout the world in protein and DNA analysis.

A current focus in this area is MURR’s development of radioactive nanoparticle tracers – for use in understanding how these unique, novel materials behave in living systems within the environment.