Molecular Hammers: A New Technique for Treating Cancer
A research team from Rice University successfully developed a new cancer treatment technique that relies on mechanically destroying cancer cells using molecules called "molecular hammers." These molecules vibrate when exposed to infrared light, allowing them to tear apart the cancer cell membrane. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of this method in eliminating 99% of cancer cells in the laboratory and showed promising results in animal models, with half of the mice with skin cancer recovering. This approach is characterized by being more mechanical and less likely to encounter resistance from cancer cells compared to traditional chemotherapy.
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