Laser to remove cancer cells easily?
A micro laser has been developed at the University of Texas, Austin. The laser has the ability to destroy a single cell, without damaging the surrounding elements. This will dramatically increase the precision in removing “bad” cells (mainly cancer cells).
“Bad cells are easily removed through a 3D interface without damaging the nearby cells.” said Professor Adela Ben-Yakar.
Femtosecond laser is able to produce an extremely strong light and can remove the targeted cell so quickly that the laser has no time to damage the surrounding tissue. A femtosecond laser has already been developed for commercial use — for a few eye surgeries.
Apart from this research, the researchers at the University of Texas are also working on nanoparticles and their use in reaching the targeted cells. In a last-year research, they have proven that golden nanoparticles are very useful.
