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RNA researcher on the basics of how mRNA vaccines are made and work

In light of recent wins for mRNA vaccine makers, UCSC RNA Center Co-Director Jeremy Sanford describes the versatility of the ...

FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the United States’ first mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, drugmaker Moderna said.
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The FDA approved new mRNA flu vaccine. URochester expert says it has benefits and drawbacks

This flu season, some people will have a choice between getting the standard flu shot or the new mRNA flu vaccine, according ...

Why Scientists Say This Personalized Cancer Vaccine Could Be a Game-Changer

The experimental mRNA vaccine successfully cleared phase 3 clinical trials, the last step necessary before it can be approved ...

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

For older adults, the flu vaccine could look a little different this year.

Temporary liver coating may improve safety and targeting of mRNA vaccines and cancer therapies

With the commercialization of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19, research and development into the application of mRNA in ...
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Experimental Synthetic mRNA Platform May Lead to Faster, More Effective Therapeutics for Infectious Disease, Cancer

In a new study, scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine report that an experimental mRNA-based platform has the potential to ...
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Morning Checkup | Cancer vaccine reduces recurrence risk and death

A Moderna and Merck mRNA vaccine paired with Keytruda reduced melanoma recurrence or death risk by 49% over five years.