Light pulses can unlock accurate drug activation while reducing side effects

Light pulses can unlock accurate drug activation while reducing side effects


A simple pulse of light can control the activity of a molecule at a specific location without affecting the surrounding cells, limiting unwanted side effects. Credit: Gota Lab- Uniga

Breaking a biological lock

Countless possible application

Citation: Light pulses can unlock the exact drug activation, minimizing on side effects (2025, 19 February).

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