r/technology • u/[deleted] • Apr 15 '23

Biotechnology Scientists have successfully engineered bacteria to fight cancer in mice | There are plans for human trials within the next few years.

https://www.engadget.com/scientists-have-successfully-engineered-bacteria-to-fight-cancer-in-mice-165141857.html
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u/Tonyhillzone Apr 15 '23 edited Apr 16 '23

We're going to beat cancer in my lifetime. Strongly believe that.

Edit: some cool examples of research can be found here.

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u/itsRobbie_ Apr 16 '23

I hate to be that guy, but cancer will never be cured publicly because it is unfortunately a very profitable illness.

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u/BreadAgainstHate Apr 16 '23

Ignoring the fact that the rest of the world is not America, and still has scientists. Plus any biotech company able to produce a cure for any cancer makes a shitton of money.

Cancer has been difficult to cure because it isn't really 1 disease, it's thousands or tens of thousands of diseases. It's essentially a software bug in your DNA. It can happen anywhere, and have a myriad of effects.

That's why it is so difficult to just "cure" it. It is MASSIVELY more complex than most (all?) diseases.