Vaccine that can fight 90% of cancers developed

London: 9th April 2012

Scientists claim to have developed a “universal” cancer vaccine that can train patients’ own bodies to seek out and destroy tumour cells.  A team from Tel Aviv University and drug company Vaxil Biotheraputics say the therapy targets a molecule found in 90% of all cancers, and could soon pave the way for a universal injection that allows patients’ immune systems to fight off common cancers including breast and prostate cancer.

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