💉 Russia announces cancer vaccine. Could this be another Sputnik moment?

In a surprising revelation at a Moscow technology forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a significant stride in cancer research. He disclosed that Russian scientists are on the brink of developing “cancer vaccines” and "immunomodulatory drugs of a new generation."

Cancer remains a major global cause of death, claiming nearly 10 million lives in 2020, with prevalent types including breast, lung, colon, rectum, and prostate cancers. To find out more about where Russia’s development stands in the global effort to combat cancer, have a look at today’s Must Read.

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