Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology has become popular in the last few years due to its use in COVID-19 vaccines. This technology has been so groundbreaking that it recently won the 2023 Nobel Prize in ...

Researchers have incorporated a base into mRNA that is not naturally present in the human body, producing mRNA that has decreased cytotoxicity compared to unmodified mRNA. Modified mRNA is more stable ...

Oligonucleotide-based drugs already come in many flavours. The newest of these now aims to edit mRNA one base at a time, by harnessing endogenous enzymes called adenosine deaminases acting on RNA ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Galit Meshulam-Simon is the associate director of Commercial Applications at Elegen. COVID-19 brought messenger RNA (mRNA) into the global spotlight, demonstrating its speed, flexibility, and efficacy ...

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said mRNA COVID-19 vaccines should not be used, citing concerns that small DNA fragments in the vaccines pose a “unique and elevated risk to human health.” ...