Power Of Metals Gold, Silver, and Copper in Our Daily Lives and Cancer Treatment – The Babak Lab

Maria Babak shared a post by The Babak Lab on LinkedIn, adding:

“The Babak Lab is going to uncover how precious metals are integral to both our daily lives and cutting-edge medical treatments. I’m excited to see what’s next in this series – definitely worth following to discover how these materials are shaping our future!”

Quoting The Babak Lab‘s post:

“Power Of Metals Gold, Silver, and Copper in Our Daily Lives and Cancer Treatment.

Metals like gold, silver, and copper are more than just luxury items; they play a vital role in our daily lives and groundbreaking medical advancements. From the tech we use to the treatments that save lives, these metals are indispensable.

Gold isn’t just for jewelry — it’s at the forefront of cancer treatment, helping to target and destroy cancer cells with remarkable precision.

Silver does more than shine; it’s used in wound dressings, medical devices, and even in cancer research for its powerful antibacterial properties.

Copper is not only essential for our electronics but also plays a crucial role in reducing tumor growth and enhancing the effectiveness of cancer therapies.

Over the next few posts, we will explore how these metals are being harnessed to improve our health and everyday experiences. Stay tuned for a series that reveals the surprising impact of gold, silver, and copper on modern medicine and beyond.

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What are your thoughts? Have you ever considered how these metals impact your daily life or health? Drop your comments below — we want to hear your insights and start a discussion!”

Source: Maria Babak/LinkedIn and The Babak Lab/LinkedIn

Dr. Maria Babak is the Head of The Babak Lab and an Assistant Professor at the City University of Hong Kong. In November 2020, she joined the City University of Hong Kong as an assistant professor. Dr. Babak received the Graeme Hanson-AsBIC Early Career Award in 2022.

Her research interests are at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and medicine, with a focus on the discovery and preclinical development of anticancer drugs for resistant and aggressive cancers with limited treatment options, such as malignant pleural mesothelioma and brain metastases.