The world’s first lung cancer vaccine, known as CIMAvax-EGF, has entered clinical trials in seven countries, marking a major milestone in cancer treatment.

Unlike preventive vaccines, this is a therapeutic vaccine designed to treat existing lung cancer by targeting and neutralizing epidermal growth factor (EGF) — a protein that promotes the growth of cancer cells.

Developed in Cuba, the vaccine has already shown promising results in extending survival for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Now, international clinical trials are being launched in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Cuba, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Colombia.

The U.S. trials are being led by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in partnership with Cuban researchers.

This groundbreaking collaboration could offer a new path forward in cancer immunotherapy, particularly for one of the deadliest cancers globally.

If successful, the vaccine may significantly improve outcomes and quality of life for lung cancer patients around the world.

In a historic medical breakthrough, a surgeon based in Rome successfully performed a robotic prostate surgery on a patient located over 8,000 kilometers away in Beijing. Using advanced telesurgery systems and ultra-low-latency 5G networks, the operation marked the world’s first transcontinental robotic procedure—proving that precision medicine now knows no borders.

The da Vinci surgical system transmitted the surgeon’s movements in real-time with millisecond-level delay, enabling unprecedented accuracy and responsiveness. Experts say this achievement paves the way for cross-border surgeries in conflict zones, remote villages, and even space missions. The future of surgery is no longer just in the room—it’s global.

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Physicists at Loughborough University have built the world's smallest violin using advanced nanolithography, a technique for etching incredibly tiny structures. The platinum-crafted violin measures just 35 microns long—smaller than the width of a single human hair—and was created to demonstrate the precision of their new nanoscale fabrication tools. It’s a playful yet powerful symbol of how far nanotechnology has come.

Though it doesn’t make music, this microscopic marvel could pave the way for breakthroughs in nanoengineering, where such precision is crucial in fields like microelectronics, medical diagnostics, and materials science. It also offers a whimsical reminder that innovation isn’t just functional—it can be artistic too.

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In a revolutionary advancement, scientists at Newcastle University have successfully 3D-printed a living human cornea using stem cells and a bio-ink made from alginate (derived from seaweed) and collagen. This printable mixture maintains both the softness needed for printing and the structural integrity required to form a usable cornea. Remarkably, the printing process takes under 10 minutes.

What makes this breakthrough even more powerful is its customization. By scanning a patient’s eye, doctors can print a perfectly sized and shaped cornea. With over 10 million people globally affected by corneal blindness and a dire shortage of donor tissue, this innovation could one day allow hospitals to print corneas on demand—offering sight-saving treatment to millions.

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Dogs are evolving—not just physically, but cognitively. New research shows that domesticated dogs are developing advanced social intelligence, particularly in understanding human gestures, facial expressions, and emotional cues. In fact, some dogs outperform even primates in tasks involving cooperation and empathy with humans.

What’s more astonishing is how urban stray dogs are adapting to modern life. From using pedestrian crossings to boarding buses on their own, these behaviors hint at rapid cognitive evolution driven by environmental pressures and human coexistence. Scientists believe we may be witnessing the rise of a new evolutionary path—where intelligence, not just instincts, defines the future of man's best friend.

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