When the broad range of vaccines against COVID-19 were being tested in clinical trials, only a few experts expected the unproven technology of mRNA to be the star.

Only COVID-19 vaccines currently use mRNA technology. They work by giving your body instructions to make a small part of the virus so your immune system can generate tools to …

Nov 27, 2025 · Vaccines based on mRNA rely primarily on synthetic technologies, without any need for actual pathogen particles. This differs from traditional vaccines, which use a …

1 day ago · Aside from maybe high school biology classes, the first time many people heard of mRNA was during the pandemic because of the vital role MRNA technology played in COVID …

Aug 2, 2025 · Beyond its natural cellular activities, mRNA technology has been engineered for a variety of medical applications. Scientists can create synthetic mRNA molecules that instruct …

Most vaccines contain a weakened or dead bacteria or virus. However, scientists have developed a new type of vaccine that uses a molecule called messenger RNA (mRNA) rather than part of …

Mar 12, 2025 · This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the mRNA vaccine technology, detailing the structure of the mRNA vaccine and its mechanism of action in inducing immunity.

Mar 14, 2025 · Decades of advancements in mRNA design and nucleic acid delivery technology, along with the identification of novel antigen targets, have positioned mRNA vaccines at the …

Apr 11, 2025 · mRNA vaccines teach the immune system to target specific proteins, often proteins found on a pathogen, like a virus. To do this, they use instructions carried in a genetic …

Aug 6, 2025 · Researchers are investigating promising mRNA vaccines for pancreatic cancer, which currently has a five-year survival rate of just 13 percent. They’re also studying mRNA …