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The Lednev lab uses a laser technique called Raman spectroscopy to analyze the chemical composition of materials.

Researchers Develop New Laser Technique to Test mRNA-Based Therapeutics

University at Albany

Deep-UV Raman technology enables precise mRNA measurement with minimal lipid interference

To get the mRNA safely into the patient’s body, the researchers packaged it inside lipid nanoparticles—tiny fat-based bubbles commonly used in mRNA vaccines.

Experimental mRNA Therapy Shows Potential to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital

Preclinical studies show mRNA therapy slows antibiotic-resistant bacteria and enhances immune response

APPC researchers found that using a mental model approach to inform people about relevant facets of science undercuts the effect of exposure to misconceptions, regardless of whether the models were presented before or after the misinformation.

Seeing Is Believing: Visual Models Help Scientists Combat mRNA Vaccine Myths

Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania

Randomized trials show mental models help scientists preempt and correct misconceptions about mRNA vaccines

Our findings suggest that mRNA vaccines may provide just the spark the immune system needs to turn “cold” tumors “hot.”

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Could Unlock the Next Revolution in Cancer Treatment—New Research

Christiano Marconi, Adam Grippin, MD, PhD

With a little help, your immune cells can be potent tumor killers

Elias Sayour (right) and lab members review research data.

Study Finds COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Sparks Immune Response to Fight Cancer

University of Florida

Building on previous research, the observation also marks a significant step toward a long-awaited universal cancer vaccine

A clinician holds a syringe and a vaccine vial, each in a gloved hand.

New KRAS-Targeting Cancer Vaccine Safe, Immunogenic in Trials

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Off-the-shelf vaccines are as efficacious as mRNA vaccines and are cheaper to produce and administer

A vector illustration of a pair of gloved hands holding a vaccine vial bottle and syringe.

Overlapping Epitopes to Develop Safe, Better-Suited Vaccines

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Epitopes are an alternative to mRNA and may elicit targeted immune responses quickly, cost-effectively, and safely

3D illustration showing mRNA molecules on a tablet device surrounded by vectors of a syringe, vials, magnifying lens, and human DNA helix.

Realizing the Promise of mRNA Tech to Revolutionize Global Health

Drew Burch, MBA

Biopharmaceutical perspective on how the past, present, and future of mRNA technology will impact health care

Arm of a man showing Atopic dermatitis, a skin condition all over the body.

Novel Method Uses Sebum to Diagnose Infant Atopic Dermatitis

Kao Corporation

A breakthrough RNA-monitoring method enables early detection of early-onset atopic dermatitis using sebum biomarkers

Illustration of an mRNA molecule against a dark blue background.

Overcoming mRNA Process Challenges

Scott Ripley

For mRNA technology to reach its full potential, innovations in manufacturing are needed

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