New therapy improves breast cancer treatment

An article on MSNBC caught my attention because of the interesting application of particle physics on breakthrough medicine.

My brother works with particle accelerators (previously at CERN and now at FERMI lab) and we have frequently discussed the value of pure science vs. applied science. His research is focused on the search for the Higgs particle using particle accelerators and we occassionaly discuss the cost and benefis of pure science research.

I am glad to see that we are seeing viable applications that have been derived from what has traditionally been pure science research. Hopefully this will cause more money to be pumped into this type of research for additional benefits in the future.