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Cancer Cells Glow and Die

Robert Heiny

Research Scientist of Learning and Education
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Cancer Cells Glow and Die

It’s about as simple as, “If it glows, cut it out.” And if a few malignant cells remain, they’ll soon die.

Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new way to selectively insert compounds into cancer cells - a system that will help surgeons identify malignant tissues and then, in combination with phototherapy, kill any remaining cancer cells after a tumor is removed.

Source: “Glowing” new nanotechnology guides cancer surgery, also kills remaining malignant cells at...
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