Abstract
We present a new phenomenon resulting from the interaction of magnetic beads with cancer cells in a laser trap formed on a slide containing a depression 16.5 mm in diameter and 0.78 mm of maximum depth. This phenomenon includes the apparent formation and expansion of a dark bubble that attracts and incinerates surrounding matter when it explodes, which leads to a plasma emitting intense radiation that has the appearance of a star on a microscopic scale. We have observed the star-like phenomenon for more than 4 years, and the intensity depends on the laser’s power. Measuring the laser power of the dark bubble shows the entrapment of electromagnetic energy as it expands.
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Acknowledgements
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ying Gao for providing the BT20 breast cancer cells critical to our study. Our appreciation also goes out to all the former students of Dr. Daniel Erenso since 2003, whose invaluable contributions have indirectly shaped the outcomes of this research. We acknowledge the unwavering support and resources provided by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, which have been foundational to the continuation of our project. Further gratitude is directed towards the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at MTSU for awarding the Undergraduate Research Experience and Creative Activity (URECA) grant, thereby enabling the participation of undergraduate students in this significant research endeavor. Our sincere thanks are offered to Dr. William Robertson for his thorough review and insightful feedback on our manuscript, and to Dr. Sharon Felton for her expert editing services.We also thank the College of Natural and Behavioral Science at CSUDH for its contributions to our project.
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This research received support from multiple sources, including grants from the Department of Education Minority Science and Engineering Improvement program (Funding # P120A210055), the Department of Defense's HBCU/MI Basic Research Program (Funding # W911NF-22-S-0010), and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (URECA) and Department of Physics and Astronomy at MTSU.
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Erenso, D., Tran, L., Abualrob, I. et al. Observation of magnet-induced star-like radiation of a plasma created from cancer cells in a laser trap. Eur Biophys J 53, 123–131 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00249-024-01701-3
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