The first clinical trials of a modified pox virus that's aimed at killing cancerous cells and stimulating the immune system to respond to cancer better have started in 10 sites in Australia and the United States #Vaxinia #oncolytic #virus Podcast episode with Dr Joe Healey who is trying to use viruses to deliver other forms of medicine here: https://www.spin-up.science/episodes/nanosyrinx 0:00 Introduction 1:45 The History of Viruses and Cancer 3:24 How do Viruses Kill Cancer? 5:47 How Vaxinia Works 8:16 The Vaxinia Clinical Pathway 8:22 How Far Away Are We From Curing Cancer? 8:53 Podcast Episode and Conclusion Interested in what I do? Sign up to my Newsletter. 100% free forever and good for the environment. https://drbenmiles.substack.com/ Why am I here? The scientific breakthroughs we are making today will shape tomorrow's world, but so many discoveries never make it beyond the academic journal. Scientists and researchers play an essential role in leading discoveries out of the lab, but we are rarely taught how to actually do this. I want to see more scientists seize their innovation capability for good, become leaders in their field, and drive forward world-changing technologies to solve global problems. Interested in finding out more? https://www.spin-up.science/ Are you interested in investing in science startups or interested in raising investment to launch your own science start up? https://www.scienceangelsyndicate.com/ Get started, check out my SkillShare course: "How to Turn Your Scientific Discovery Into a Business" https://skl.sh/2QiD3fS A few people have asked so I've added the info below. Some of these are affiliate links. If you make a purchase it doesn't cost you anything extra, but a percentage of the sale will help support this channel and my work to bringing entrepreneurship into science. My gear: My camera : https://amzn.to/3ed5Xac My lens: https://amzn.to/3xIAZyA My lav: https://amzn.to/2SeE20Y and https://amzn.to/3nK33wA My mic: https://amzn.to/3gUYYEv