The news about the first vaccine against melanoma has once again sparked hopes in society and the medical community, fueling the dream of a future without cancer. This vaccine uses messenger RNA technology, the same that was used in the Covid-19 vaccines.
mRNA technology is being pointed out as a light at the end of the tunnel for various pathologies, including cancer, HIV, lupus, Hepatitis B and cardiovascular diseases. However, despite the enthusiasm generated, experts warn that we are still "far from definitive cures".
Scientist Nuno Vale commented on the advance, stating that "it's a confirmation, we knew this was going to happen". The researcher acknowledges the potential of the technology, but maintains a realistic perspective on the challenges that still exist.
Nuno Vale points to personalized and precision medicine as the future (very close) in the fight against various diseases, suggesting that treatments will be adapted to the individual characteristics of each patient, representing a paradigm shift in the therapeutic approach.
