mRNA is unbelievably fascinating. Given that many of the COVID-19 vaccines are using this technology, its a good time to know more about this amazing technology. And how it could impact health care for several decades.
This YouTube video by a doctor explains how mRNA works as well as the vaccines and their efficacy.
DOCTOR EXPLAINS mRNA COVID-19 VACCINE
Ironically this talk from 2013 becomes extremely interesting and relevant.
Biology dogma: DNA -- mRNA -- proteins. The biotech industry has made wonders for patients in the last 30 years making recombinant proteins, like EPO and insulin. What if mRNA could be a drug and the body could make its own missing proteins on demand?
Stephane Bancel is the founding CEO of moderna Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA.
What if mRNA could be a drug?
Stephane Bancel
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