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The Covid-19 pandemic turned Moderna and BioNTech into household names almost overnight. Now the two companies find ...

Several vaccines for HIV have been tested in animal studies and an early safety trial in people, showing promising results in ...

Scientists used a mRNA-based vaccine to reliably trigger antibodies that block HIV infection in people and monkeys ...

Rabies is notoriously difficult to treat once symptoms begin, and that challenge starts at the molecular level. Unlike many ...

An mRNA cancer vaccine triggered strong immune responses and improved treatment outcomes in mice, offering a new approach to ...

A group of Australian scientists has uncovered a new way to fight some of the toughest cancers by targeting an overlooked ...

Much of the public distrust stems from false information around messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines for COVID-19, even though they saved millions of lives during the pandemic. With serious concerns about ...

Immature RNA is “in progress,” like a sketched drawing that still requires fine touches. As they scan the immature messenger RNA, splicing proteins will look for “cut/paste” signals.

Messenger RNA, or mRNA, transfers information held in genes to the ribosome, where cellular proteins are made. Each of our cells carries tens of thousands of different mRNAs, which give rise to a ...

These findings show that messenger RNA can be used at low doses to regenerate bone without side effects. Moreover, the quality of the new bone is superior to bone formed by BMP-2.