Tumors Effectively Treated With Use Of Nanotubes

Monday, August 3, 2009 - 10:21 in Health & Medicine

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

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