Cancer treatment image (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Cancer treatment image

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The researchers’ custom near-infrared LED heating system activates SnOx nanoflakes that heat and neutralize cancer cells (green: live cells; red: cells killed by photothermal therapy).

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The University of Texas at Austin

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