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THESE MOLECULAR JACKHAMMERS TAKE ON CANCER CELLS IN THE LAB, KILLS 99%

interestingengineering.com2 min read

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Scientists have discovered a way to combat cancer cells using vibrating molecules. The molecules vibrate synchronously to rupture the membranes of cancer cells. They are activated with near-infrared light, which allows for deeper penetration into the body than visible light. The technique demonstrated 99% efficacy in destroying cultured cancer cells in laboratory tests. When tested on mice models, half of the animals became cancer-free.