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Combining Nanotech and Radiology

Posted by Hemos on from the blowin'-em-up dept.

Twilight1 writes "According to this article at CNN, researchers are testing a microscopic "smart bomb" to target, attack, and kill cancer cells. It's quite fascinating that they are using radioactive by-products from the production of nuclear power and weapons as the effective payload."

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  1. side effects? by FatAlb3rt · · Score: 3, Funny

    i wonder if the fact the mice were glowing made sleep difficult?

  2. Hopefully by c_jonescc · · Score: 2, Funny

    "...researchers are testing a microscopic "smart bomb" to target, attack, and kill cancer cells."

    I just hope they can tell the difference between my organs and say a Chinese Embassy, or Red Cross Center.

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