A new method against an old evil
Even modern bloodsuckers probably do not understand or have not heard about the effect of these particles. The effect is studied by radiodynamic therapy specialists, who are looking for various substances that enhance the effect of radiation damage. These substances are produced in a laboratory or synthesized by the body itself. The synthesis of such substances is very active in the bodies of vampires, so they become very sensitive to ionizing radiation. The ionizing radiation of the flow of electric particles is particularly effective.
Particles, such as accelerated protons, are produced in accelerators or reach us from space. In this way, electric particles excite the aforementioned substances, which are classified as photosensitizers. And they, in turn, begin to produce aggressive forms of oxygen (radicals). Oxygen reserves in the body are constantly replenished by breathing. It is carried by red blood cells in blood vessels. Thus, with the participation of electric particles, photosensitizers and oxygen in the process, the so-called proton dynamic effect begins. In other words, aggressive forms of oxygen are produced in the body.
Waiting for the vampires
The proton dynamic effect is currently being studied by scientists from Vilnius University and Oslo University Hospital in order to create effective methods of therapy based on this phenomenon. This suggests that it will be even more difficult for vampires to remain undetected in the future. Scientists have already found effective substances that could be used to treat cancer.
But they didn’t forget the (un)guilty vampires either. When the Sun is active, it’s safer to watch the lights even at night without bloodsuckers, because the incoming electric particles should sting them. The safest place becomes the laboratories of physics, biophysics and biomedicine, where even the bravest followers of Dracula would not risk entering. Vampire volunteers are needed for further research, so please contact them to arrange an overnight visit to the lab.
You will learn more about this at the Science Festival by visiting dr. Mantos Grigalavičius’ lecture “Why vampires should be afraid of accelerated protons”, which will take place on September 17. 11 o’clock Building D 401 of the National Center for Physical and Technological Sciences. (Saulėtekio al. 3, Vilnius; registration required).
The author of the text is dr. Mantas Grigalavičius.
2024-09-07 04:32:26