Washington, United States, Aug 19, 2026 (AFP) - 'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial

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US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday a personalized cancer treatment had shown success in reducing the recurrence of melanoma tumors in a late-stage trial hailed by experts as a "breakthrough." The news sent shares in Moderna soaring 145 percent to $154 while Merck's stock was up more than 12 percent to $152. The drug, called "intismeran autogene," is based on the same messenger RNA (mRNA) technology behind Covid-19 vaccines. Researcher......

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