http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (PhysOrg.com) -- One of the problems with laser surgery is that the heat produced can damage tissue, and even lead to cell death. Attempts are being made to replace laser surgery with non-thermal plasma interaction, potentially allowing for the possibility of single cell removal without affecting the surrounding cells and tissue. While this specific use is for the future, important steps are being taken now to further study the interaction between non-thermal atmospheric (room temperature) plasma and living tissue. http://www.physorg.com/news146829160.html Physics Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:52:40 EST news146829160