A new brain implant designed to kill brain tumors uses infrared light to activate nanoparticles in the device that generates heat and zaps the deadly mass - and it can be done with 15 minute treatments for just 15 days straight.The innovation, developed by researchers at Stanford Medicine, is implanted between the skin and skull and increases temperature by up to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, which scientist said is enough to kill cancer cells without damaging surrounding brain tissue.The technique of using heat, called photothermal treatment, is already being done to treat tumors, but has only been possible during surgery.
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