Tiny silica particles wiped out aggressive prostate cancer in mice

According to ScienceDaily, researchers have engineered tiny silica nanoparticles to hunt down prostate cancer, and in early mouse studies the results are striking. The particles caused tumor cells to self-destruct while revving up the immune system. When paired with immunotherapy, the treatment drove multiple mice into complete remission. It's still preclinical work, but scientists say it points toward a powerful new way to attack aggressive prostate cancer.

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