mRNA vaccines
Coverage of mRNA vaccines in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From Kennedy
Erica Schwartz, President Trump’s nominee for CDC director, expressed support for vaccines including mRNA-based COVID shots during a Senate hearing but did not address concerns about the agency’s independence from Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist. The CDC has faced turmoil under Trump’s administration due to funding cuts, personnel changes, and conflicts over vaccine policies.
- Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
A global review has confirmed that mRNA vaccines are safe, effective, and hold significant promise for future applications. The study's findings were highlighted in a UBC news article, which garnered 80 points and 46 comments on Hacker News.
- mRNA vaccines proved safe and effective during COVID, review says. Cancer could be next
A review in The Lancet confirms the safety and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 and highlights their potential for treating diseases like cancer.
- What came after Covid could reshape medicine
A comprehensive review of mRNA vaccines published in The Lancet confirms their safety and effectiveness, with potential applications beyond Covid-19, including influenza, RSV, and cancer. The study highlights rare serious side effects and emphasizes the technology's adaptability for treating various diseases.
- STAT+: Facing a brutal run, battered vaccine makers still see cause for hope
Vaccine makers are navigating significant challenges, including canceled mRNA vaccine contracts and reduced government funding, but some remain cautiously optimistic. The article highlights disruptions caused by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions, such as dismantling universal vaccine recommendations and potential future policy shifts.
- FDA panel recommends Moderna’s mRNA flu shot for older adults
An FDA panel has recommended Moderna’s mRNA flu shot for older adults. The recommendation highlights the potential of mRNA vaccines to be developed and updated quickly to match circulating flu strains later in the year.
- 15 pieces of technology that would have seemed like science fiction in 2005
The article highlights 15 technologies developed in the past 20 years that experts previously deemed impossible or decades away, including smartphones, mRNA vaccines, reusable rockets, and language models.
- mRNA vaccines engage unconventional pathways in CD8 + T cell priming
A study published in Nature reveals that mRNA vaccines bypass conventional dendritic cell pathways for CD8+ T cell activation. The research shows mRNA vaccines utilize both cDC1 and cDC2 cells redundantly instead of relying on type 1 conventional dendritic cells or the WDFY4-dependent cross-presentation pathway.