New Book Explores Century of Medical Imaging, From Internal Views to Digital Debate
mexico City – A new book, “Tomographies,” is sparking conversation about the revolutionary impact of medical imaging on understanding the human body and the ongoing debate between physical and digital formats in knowledge dissemination. Launched recently at the Faculty of Medicine of the National Autonomous university of Mexico (UNAM), the book aims to ignite curiosity about the technologies that allow us to “see inside” and how they’ve reshaped civilization in the last 100 years.
The volume explores the transformative power of techniques like tomographies, which have provided unprecedented views of internal structures and functions. According to one of the book’s contributors, these advancements represent a pivotal moment in human history. “We have lived what we know as civilization thousands of years, but it is not until the last 100 years that we achieve these methods to see how we are constituted inside and also how it works,” he stated. The book isn’t intended as a specialized text, but rather as an accessible invitation to explore these complex areas.
illustrator Moreno Izaguirre emphasized the crucial role images play in grasping intricate concepts, notably in fields like neuroscience. “Neurosciences have been responsible for many of these issues, thanks to tomographs, we know it today,” Izaguirre explained, citing the illustration of a DNA break as an example of how visuals facilitate understanding and consensus. He also highlighted the ability of modern instruments to surpass human physical limitations.
The discussion also touched upon the enduring relevance of physical books in the digital age. The contributor noted, “the physical book continues to exist, I see it as a tool that will continue to exist.” “Tomographies” seeks to bridge the gap between scientific advancement and public understanding, offering a visually engaging journey into the world of medical imaging.
