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Scientists have discovered a new way to destroy cancer cells.
insomniac_lemon ( @insomniac_lemon@kbin.social ) 4•6 months agoDoes this overcome the obligatory XKCD comic?
jonsnothere ( @jonsnothere@beehaw.org ) 3•6 months agoSeems like it’s based on an existing method, and the article discusses delivery and use, so I would think it does yes. But good question if you’ve only seen the headline, since vibrating molecules can also be achieved by a microwave, and I don’t think humans would survive that.
Albbi ( @Albbi@lemmy.ca ) 1•6 months agoMy first thoughts too. Looks like it. I don’t have access to the full paper on my phone, but it looks like they use a molecule which is already used to image cancer cells, and can use it to rip open those cell walls. The fact that they have a mouse model where 50% were cancer free afterwards is promising, as long as they weren’t dead and cancer free. Also, the mice will have a very well studied form of cancer whereas humans will have more diverse cancer types. Still, seems a lot better than chemo.
PugJesus ( @PugJesus@kbin.social ) 2•6 months agoGood vibes