A man used ChatGPT to cure his dog. Here are the stocks for the new age of programmable medicine.

Site SearchClearSEARCHAdvanced Search ➔Search ResultsSymbolsNo results foundAll NewsArticlesVideoPodcasts0 ResultsNo Results FoundAuthorsNo results foundSectionsNo results foundColumnsNo results found Need to KnowA man used ChatGPT to cure his dog. Here are the stocks for the new age of programmable medicine.Software is now on the verge of eating medicine, says tech investor Eric JacksonLast Updated: March 17, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ETFirst Published: March 17, 2026 at 6:49 a.m. ETShareResizeListen(5 min)Pet owner Paul Conyngham and Professor Pall Thordarson discussed the cancer vaccine given to Rose the dog on Australia’s “Today” program. Photo: YouTubeThere was an incredible story over the weekend in Australia, where a tech executive designed a personalized cancer vaccine for his dog, Rose. He used ChatGPT and Google’s DeepFold to analyze Rose’s DNA and got a university to manufacture a vaccine. The cancer wasn’t cured but was greatly reduced, improving the quality of life for his canine companion.Eric Jackson, the tech investor who is chief investment officer for EMJ Capital, talked about the investment implications, beyond the obvious that it shows off the potential for mRNA vaccine maker Moderna MRNA. About the Author Steve GoldsteinSteven Goldstein is based in London and responsible for MarketWatch's coverage of financial markets in Europe, with a particular focus on global macro and commodities. Previously, he was Washington bureau chief, directing MarketWatch's economic, political and regulatory coverage. Follow Steve on Twitter: @MKTWgoldstein.Show Conversation (0)Back To TopA Dow Jones CompanyCopyright © 2026 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved.Terms of UsePrivacy NoticeCookie NoticeArchive MarketwatchCustomer CenterContact UsNewslettersNewsroom RosterVirtual Stock ExchangeMarketWatch GuidesCopyright PolicyManage NotificationsCancel My SubscriptionCompanyDow JonesCode of ConductCorrectionsReprints & LicensingDigital Self ServiceYour Ad ChoicesCorporate SubscriptionsAccessibilityDow Jones NetworkThe Wall Street JournalBarron'sInvestor's Business DailyFinancial News Londonrealtor.comMansion GlobalDow Jones Smart MoneyIntraday Data provided by FACTSET and subject to terms of use. Historical and current end-of-day data provided by FACTSET. All quotes are in local exchange time. Real-time last sale data for U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only. Intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements.