Amazon is working with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to develop cancer vaccines in a new clinical trial.
The trial is aimed at finding “personalized vaccines” to treat breast cancer and melanoma, a form of skin cancer.
In recent years, Amazon has grown its presence in the health care industry, CNBC reported. The company launched an online pharmacy in 2020, developed a telehealth service called Amazon Care, and released its own COVID-19 test during the pandemic.
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