According to a recent study, tiny flecks of gold could be used in the fight against cancer. According to The Independent, a group of researchers have just completed a study which shows the precious metal increased the effectiveness of drugs used to treat lung cancer cells. Minute fragments, known as gold nanoparticles, were encased in a chemical device by the research team. "By developing new, better ways of delivering cancer drugs, studies like this have the potential to improve cancer treatment and reduce side effects. In particular, it could help improve treatment for brain tumours and other hard-to-treat cancers," shared, Dr Aine McCarthy, Cancer Research UK's senior science information officer.

Source: dna August 07, 2017 06:00 UTC