A laser system used to treat tumors in the brain can "open a temporary window" in the protective barrier of this organ and allow it to reach chemotherapy drugs against a type of cancer, according to a study published by Plos One.

Professor of neurosurgery at the University of Washington Eric Leuthard, one of the authors of the study, said that they are "very animated", but they are also "very cautious" because they need to evaluate more patients than those treated so far before they can " draw firm conclusions". More information.