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Revolutionary LED Therapy Destroys Cancer Cells with Minimal Side Effects

10/21/2025

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Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto developed a cancer therapy using LED light and SnOx nanoflakes.
The therapy targets cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue and reducing side effects.
In studies, it destroyed up to 92% of skin cancer cells and 50% of colorectal cancer cells within 30 minutes without harming healthy cells.
The collaboration has secured additional funding to advance this technology.

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Story summary

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto developed a cancer therapy using LED light and SnOx nanoflakes.
The therapy targets cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue and reducing side effects.
In studies, it destroyed up to 92% of skin cancer cells and 50% of colorectal cancer cells within 30 minutes without harming healthy cells.
The collaboration has secured additional funding to advance this technology.