Treated Carcinoma in vitro (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption A cancer cell lab culture after treatment with gold nanorods and infrared light, denaturating lamellipodia and filopodia to halt cell migration, a key factor in metastasis. Credit Georgia Tech / El-Sayed group Usage Restrictions Free for use in reporting on this study or on Georgia Tech. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.