[Cyborg] current based techniques: Electrical Dimensions in Cell Science

[Jean Rintoul]

current based techniques are my new favorite thing. I saw this and it
really hit the spot.

"There's a new treatment method using alternating electric fields
(100-300Khz) to inhibit cell division from a company called novocure.
Apparently it works by inhibiting the formation of the mitotic spindle from
tubulin dimer proteins.
http://www.novocure.com/

It was effective enough to be fast-tracked in the european phase III trial.

fundamentals paper:
http://www.pnas.org/content/104/24/10152.abstract

open access review of electric field effects in cell biology:
http://jcs.biologists.org/content/122/23/4267.full
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