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Breakthrough LED Therapy Targets and Destroys Cancer Cells

10/25/2025

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Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto are using LED light and tin oxide nanoflakes to target cancer cells.
In laboratory tests, the therapy eliminated up to 92% of skin cancer cells and 50% of colorectal cancer cells.
The researchers aim to broaden access and affordability, potentially enabling at-home administration, and to refine the technology for broader cancer use.

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Story summary

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto are using LED light and tin oxide nanoflakes to target cancer cells.
In laboratory tests, the therapy eliminated up to 92% of skin cancer cells and 50% of colorectal cancer cells.
The researchers aim to broaden access and affordability, potentially enabling at-home administration, and to refine the technology for broader cancer use.