Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: The Bystander Effect and the Particle Microbeam

The Middlesex Institute has developed a particle microbeam that targets cancer cells, killing them and causing nearby non-exposed cells to die through the bystander effect. Current experiments focus on single cells in culture dishes, showing significant results. An updated microbeam version is 100 times more effective, and a third-generation unit is under construction, using higher energy X-rays for deeper penetration. This research aims to enhance understanding of cancer cells and improve treatment methods.

Describe the advancements made in the updated version of the particle microbeam.

What are the expected benefits of the third generation unit of the particle microbeam?