mRNA vaccine
Coded immunity shot
An mRNA vaccine delivers genetic instructions that teach cells to produce a specific protein—typically one found on a pathogen's surface—triggering an immune response without using weakened or inactivated virus.
The technology gained prominence with COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.
The mRNA vaccine was developed in record time.
- immunizationProtective medical injection
- COVID-19WHO-named 2019 coronavirus
- warp speedFictional superluminal travel
- emergency useDeployment during crisis
- RNAGene expression molecule
cold chain logistics · translation · ribosome · protein synthesis · antibody · codon · antigen · spike protein · T-cell · cancer immunotherapy · nucleotide · genetic code · booster · second dose · influenza · dose · Pfizer · public health policy
- Medical Advancespenicillin, X-ray, insulin pump, pacemaker, organ transplant
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- vaccinesPfizer, Moderna, vaccines, AstraZeneca, childhood vaccinations
- nucleic acidsDNA replication, DNA strand, DNA synthesis, PNA, BNA
- experimental drugs
mRNA vaccinepalliative care
Relief-focused medicine for illness
antiviral treatment · treatment · cure · antibiotic · natural immunity
mRNA vaccinevaccine refusal
Declining immunization treatment
vaccine hesitancy · alternative medicine · ivermectin · hydroxychloroquine