Spaser can detect, kill circulating tumor cells to prevent cancer metastases, study finds

Spaser can detect, kill circulating tumor cells to prevent cancer metastases, study finds 08/23/2017 09:52 AM EDT A nanolaser known as the spaser can serve as a super-bright, water-soluble, biocompatible probe capable of finding metastasized cancer cells in the blood stream and then killing these cells, according to a new research study. Full story at http://news.gsu.edu/2017/08/21/spaser-can-kill-circulating-tumor-cells/?utm_source=press_release&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=spaser_cancer Source Georgia State University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111