Scientists create cancer-destroying treatment they hope will annihilate most aggressive tumours

Nottingham University scientists say they have discovered a new way to use nanoparticles to induce the death of cells, known scientifically as apoptosis, in glioblastoma cells – one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.

The particles were able to specifically target glioblastoma cells, leaving healthy cells unscathed.

Researchers believe it is the first ‘quantum therapy’, tapping into the potential of quantum mechanics to tackle cancer, and they believe their findings will provide a new and effective treatment for brain tumours.

Writing in journal Nature Nanotechnology, researchers said “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first successful demonstration of electrical-molecular quantum signalling technology in biology.”

Study leader Dr Frankie Rawson, said “We refer to the nanoparticles as ‘bio-nanoantennae’ because they convert an electric field into a biological signalling event, which then regulates cell functions such as apoptosis – programmed cell death.”

She added “The team showed that cancer cells succumb to the intricate dance of electrons, orchestrated by the enchanting world of quantum biology.

“With the advent of bio-nanoantennae, this vision of real-world quantum therapies edge closer to reality.”

Dr Ruman Rahman, study co-author, said “Treating glioblastoma tumours has long presented challenges for clinicians and prognosis for patients is still poor, which is why any research showing the promise of a new effective treatment is hugely exciting.”

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