Emerging Cancer Treatment Induces Apoptosis in Tumor Cells Using Light

Japanese scientists have discovered a groundbreaking method to induce apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in cancer cells. This innovative approach utilizes a microbial protein that, when exposed to green light, triggers apoptosis specifically in cancer-specific cell lines in mice.

The report highlights that this technique may present a less toxic alternative to traditional chemotherapy or radiation treatments, potentially transforming cancer treatment strategies.