Scientists Destroy 99% of Cancer Cells in Lab Using Vibrating Molecules | David Nield, ScienceAlert
Scientists have discovered a remarkable way to destroy cancer cells. A study published last year found stimulating aminocyanine molecules with near-infrared light caused them to… pic.twitter.com/2xsiFSlJ1B
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Researchers from Rice University, Texas A&M, and the University of Texas have developed a groundbreaking method to destroy cancer cells using “molecular jackhammers.” These are tiny molecules that vibrate intensely when activated by near-infrared light, causing cancer cell membranes to rupture.
In lab tests, this technique wiped out 99% of human melanoma cells. Even in mice with melanoma tumors, half of them became cancer-free after treatment. It’s an exciting development, though more research is needed to ensure it’s safe and effective for humans.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/06/24/rise-of-the-nanomachines
https://news.rice.edu/news/2023/molecular-jackhammers-good-vibrations-eradicate-cancer-cells
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-destroy-99-of-cancer-cells-in-lab-using-vibrating-molecules