Israeli scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery: exposing cancer cells to millimeter waves can stop them from regenerating without harming the healthy cells around them. This innovative approach could open up a new and potentially safer method for cancer treatment, especially in radiation therapy. The findings were recently presented at the Third International Conference on IEEE Microwave, Telecommunications, Antennas and Electronic Systems, held in Tel Aviv, where researchers from Ariel University in Israel shared their results. The project has received financial support from several European institutions.
Professor Aharon from Ariel University explained that they tested this technique by using millimeter waves on lung cancer cells, and observed that the cancerous cells lost their ability to reproduce. Importantly, normal, healthy cells remained unaffected. "This is truly encouraging news for the future of cancer treatment," he said. "However, there are still many mysteries surrounding this process that need to be explored further."
Dr. Yaharom, another researcher involved in the study, emphasized that traditional cancer treatments rely on ionizing radiation, which not only kills cancer cells but also damages healthy tissue. "Our approach uses non-ionizing millimeter-wave radiation, which targets specific cellular functions rather than destroying the entire cell," he explained. Millimeter waves fall between visible light and microwaves on the electromagnetic spectrum, and although they are harder to generate, advances in technology are making it more feasible.
The team at Ariel University developed their own specialized millimeter wave using unique magnetic structures and accelerated electrons, setting their research apart from earlier efforts in countries like Russia, where similar technology has been used for security screening. This new development marks a significant step forward in the field of medical applications for millimeter waves.
The research is still in its early stages, and more clinical trials are needed before it can be widely applied. However, the Israeli team, along with collaborators from Danish universities, is continuing their work with funding from the Eva Henry Foundation. Their ongoing experiments aim to refine the technique and validate its effectiveness in a broader range of cancer types. If successful, this could revolutionize how we treat cancer in the future.
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