Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) is a single-stranded molecule of RNA that corresponds to the genetic sequence of a gene, and is read by a ribosome in the process of synthesizing a protein. [1][2]

Oct 25, 2024 · MRNA — or messenger ribonucleic acid — is a molecule in your cells that copies instructions from your DNA and brings them to your ribosomes (protein-making structures in your …

6 days ago · Moderna said the FDA has agreed to review its mRNA flu vaccine, reversing an earlier decision to reject the application, after the company made modifications.

5 days ago · Messenger RNA (abbreviated mRNA) is a type of single-stranded RNA involved in protein synthesis. mRNA is made from a DNA template during the process of transcription.

Aug 6, 2025 · Research that helped develop mRNA vaccines won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023. Members of the scientific community are criticizing Kennedy for his decision. How …

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 an actual …

Aug 2, 2025 · Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a fundamental molecule in biological systems. It functions as a single-stranded nucleic acid, similar to DNA but containing uracil instead of thymine. mRNA acts as …

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 molecule called...

Aug 29, 2025 · Scientists are studying whether vaccines made of mRNA may be useful in cancer treatment. Learn about mRNA vaccines, how they may help treat cancers, and what we know about …

6 days ago · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will review a messenger RNA (mRNA) flu vaccine for approval, according to its maker, Moderna. The decision is a dramatic U-turn for the agency, …