[pallandt]

For anyone else wondering on what types of cancer this might work on, from [1]:

Q: Which cancers will 9DS work on?

A: We don't have a definitive answer, but initial tests show that it's strongest against some forms of renal (kidney) cancer, melanoma(skin) cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer. We have reason to believe that variants of 9DS will target different cancer types, as well.

[1]: http://www.indysci.org/details.html "Details"

[ThomPete]

Well given I already had one melanoma I would be interesting in anything that solves that area. But how do a layman determine whether they are on to something or not?

[dnautics]

(founder of indysci/main researcher on this project here).

That's a great question. And I don't have a good answer for you. Any suggestions would be welcome.

[JohnHaugeland]

Generally speaking you don't.

This is research funding. He's trying to raise money to see if it's something or not. If he can raise the money this way, then he can release it without patent encumbrance, and it's for everyone - including the world's poor.

Most drugs fail. This one probably will too.

I gave because I want to see intellectual property not be the only viable funding path anymore.