Researchers have developed a flexible, breathable skin patch that can effectively target and destroy melanoma cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. The innovative device uses laser-induced graphene embedded with copper(II) oxide nanoparticles within a soft silicone (PDMS) matrix. The patch remains inactive until gently heated to about 108°F (42°C) with a low-power laser, at which point it releases copper ions directly into the tumor.
In preclinical mouse studies, the “heat-and-release” patch reduced melanoma lesions by 97% within just 10 days after two one-hour treatments. Beyond shrinking the primary tumor, the patch triggered multiple forms of programmed cell death (including apoptosis, cuproptosis, and ferroptosis), reduced cancer cell migration, and stimulated an immune response that helped prevent metastasis. Importantly, it showed no significant damage to surrounding healthy skin and avoided harmful copper accumulation in major organs.
The patch is stretchable, transparent, reusable, and easy to apply, making it a potentially convenient and less invasive alternative to traditional surgical excision for skin cancer.
While the results are highly encouraging, the technology is still in the early experimental stage and requires further testing before human clinical use.
[Xu X, Cheng L, Li B, et al. A Stretchable, Transparent, Photothermally Stimulated Laser-Induced Graphene Patch for Noninvasive Skin Tumor Treatment. ACS Nano. 2026. DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c21102]
@Zebec_HQ ZBCN is my largest bag but I might downsize now that I hear that they are no longer burning any tokens after they buyback based on revenue. It's kind of sad because their white paper changed overnight and people have receipts. It seems a bit shady. Any thoughts, Simon?
If they can DM you, they can pay you.
Sounds like just a concept for now, but soon this will become standard behaviour for everyone. 💯
With HandlPay, you don't need to share ANY information to get a payment other than your social media username.
Convenience & privacy ftw.
📡 World Mobile is collaborating with Integrity Technologies Corp. to explore integrated telecom deployments for rural communities, tribal lands, and underserved regions across the U.S.
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ZebecNET, powered by @WorldMobileTeam, launches February 23.
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Early access begins tomorrow for the thousands already on the waitlist.
The @binance Alpha listing expanded reach.
Now product expansion expands utility.
Growth at the subscriber layer feeds activity across the World Mobile Chain.
This is how ecosystems mature.
They don't need chains when they control the AI. Closed source AI is the last prison humanity will ever build…. because you won't even know you're in it.
Open source or game over. There is no middle ground.