Rice University Develops "Molecular Jackhammers" for Novel Cancer Therapy

A research team at Rice University has introduced a new method, dubbed 'Molecular Jackhammers,' to combat malignant tumors. This technique mechanically destroys cancer cells internally using aminocyanine molecules activated by near-infrared light. Lab experiments showed 99% efficacy, with promising results also observed in animal models, offering a non-chemical strategy to overcome cancer cell resistance.