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New Approaches to Cancer Treatment Being Developed in Korea

By Nathaniel D. Taylor

This article will provide an introduction to plasma and some of the work that is being done with it. Later articles will explore plasma further and explain more specific projects and research group.

Plasma Argon Jet Discharge

Argon gas plasma discharge.
Photo Credit: Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University

Throughout Korea and around the world, research labs are working to develop new treatments for cancer using electric plasma. Traditional methods of cancer treatment rely heavily on the use of pharmaceuticals as well as other invasive treatments like surgery and radiation. Plasma has the potential to selectively reduce cancer cells without additional chemicals. Continue reading

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