Researchers effectively treat tumours with use of nanotubes

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 04:14 in Health & Medicine

By injecting man-made, microscopic tubes into tumours and heating them with a quick, 30-second zap of a laser, scientists have discovered a way to effectively kill kidney tumours in nearly 80 percent of mice. Researchers say that the finding suggests a potential future cancer treatment for humans...

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