UK Biobank scans 100,000th volunteer for medical research

The UK Biobank's human imaging project has scanned its 100,000th volunteer, marking a significant milestone in medical research. This achievement allows scientists to study the human body in unprecedented detail. The project, running for 11 years, uses advanced imaging techniques to scan brains, hearts, and other organs. Researchers aim to identify diseases early and develop targeted treatments using the vast amount of collected data. The UK Biobank, a non-profit initiative, provides anonymized data to researchers worldwide. This data is used to study health conditions and is expected to revolutionize medical research.