Scientists Destroy 99% of Cancer Cells in Lab Using Vibrating Molecules

Scientists Destroy 99% of Cancer Cells in Lab Using Vibrating Molecules

https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-destroy-99-cancer-cells-223033177.html

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 vibrate in sync, enough to break apart the membranes of cancer cells.

Aminocyanine molecules are already used in bioimaging as synthetic dyes. Commonly used in low doses to detect cancer, they stay stable in water and are very good at attaching themselves to the outside of cells.

 

Unfortunately the article doesn't touch on how non-cancerous cells react. I know they would use light rays coming from two different directions and target the tumor. That way only where the two light rays meet there would be enough activating light to actually trigger the reaction. I'm still curious about the non-cancerous reaction though.

 

Yes, new medical procedures typically take a long time to develop. Especially very new different procedures. Once they're developed then it can take many years of testing and perfecting.

I really like that old saying.