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

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

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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.

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

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

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