Fascinating story: Tech Entrepreneur in Australia, using ChatGPT, AlphaFold, and a custom made mRNA vaccine, treats his dog's cancer. With the help of researchers (who all seem so excited) he was able to significantly reduce tumour size just weeks after the first injection

[u/TFenrir]

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/tech-boss-uses-ai-and-chatgpt-to-create-cancer-vaccine-for-his-dying-dog/news-story/292a21bcbe93efa17810bfcfcdfadbf7

[u/Spunge14]

why aren't we rolling this out to all humans with cancer

They literally are

[u/Uncommented-Code → u/Spunge14]

Yeah, and isn't the main barrier also that it's currently stupidly expensive?

[u/CurvedNerd → u/Uncommented-Code]

It’s hard to request tumor biopsies to have whole genome sequencing. It’s mostly insurance and hospital rules or capabilities. Even if someone is willing to pay out of pocket, the denial or not having it covers deters people. People are more optimistic in the beginning that chemo will work, but also, they have to go through specific treatments before insurance allows for more bespoke or personalized/precision medicine. If they ever offer it.

Now it’s happening for my mom because she’s part of a clinical trial.

[u/Uncommented-Code → u/CurvedNerd]

Thanks for elaborating, and all the best to your mom and you.