Scientists at the University of California knew graphene have stumbled on graphene as a potential treatment for cancer. Researchers found that the semi-metal's unusual property of being able to convert light into electricity enabled it to open the ion channels of cancer cells long enough to kill them without damaging the surrounding tissue. The team said more work needs to be done to determine whether the procedure, discovered by chance, can be safely used in human trials.
Scientists at the University of California have stumbled on graphene as a potential treatment for cancer. Researchers found that the semi-metal's unusual property of being able to convert light into electricity enabled it to open the ion channels of cancer cells long enough to kill them without damaging the surrounding tissue. The team said more work needs to be done to determine whether the procedure, discovered by chance, can be safely used in human trials.