Cesium Chloride

General Information
MSDS
 * May be harmful if ingested, or in case of contact with eye, skin, or inhalation.
 * Reproductive toxicity
 * Target organs are heart and nervous system

Medical Research Uses
Cesium Chloride is used in conjunction with Ethidium Bromide in DNA and RNA extraction. In this process, cells are lysed and then DNA is mixed with CsCl and Ethidium Bromide and centrifuged. This method is time consuming, labor intensive, and expensive.

"DNA isolation Methods".http://science.marshall.edu/murraye/links%20for%20students/samantha%20qiagin%20method.pdf

Other Uses
Cancer treatment: Parts of the world that have high levels of alkaline minerals have lower cancer rates. Cesuium, rubidium and potassium are all able to enter cancer cells, and increase the ph more than lactic acid. Cancer cells live for only a few days in an alkaline cell. Note that there have been a few serious complications, but this treatment is relatively affordable and safe.

Howenstine, James. Dr. M.D, NewsWithViews. June 29, 2004. http://www.newswithviews.com/Howenstine/james14.htm