Scientists at Rice University and partner institutions in Texas have unveiled a revolutionary cancer treatment that uses light to destroy tumors without chemotherapy or radiation. In lab experiments, the technique wiped out up to 99% of cancer cells, showing enormous promise as a safer and more targeted alternative to traditional therapies.
The method works by using light-sensitive molecules that, when activated by lasers, trigger a chemical reaction lethal to cancer cells while leaving healthy tissue unharmed. This breakthrough could transform how doctors fight some of the world’s deadliest cancers, offering patients a treatment with fewer side effects and faster recovery times. Clinical trials will be the next step before it can move from lab tests to hospitals.
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