The potential of mRNA technology

 In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, mRNA vaccines are a beacon of hope. Some say these vaccines could open up completely new treatment methods. But is mRNA technology really a game-changer in medicine - or is it just hype?

Revolution in medicine - BioNTech, mRNA and the Covid-19 vaccine | DW Documentary

 

BioNTech aims to develop mRNA-based malaria vaccine

Tiny mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on earth, when they transmit malaria. More than 200 million people are infected with malaria each year, according to the World Health Organisation and - as we've seen - around 400,000 of them die.

mRNA vaccine producer BioNTech announces expansion plans

 Vaccine makers are ramping up production. Yet, not enough of the product is made to keep everyone safe from COVID. The US and the EU are thinking about waiving patent protection to allow others to produce generic versions of proven vaccines.

Moderna mRNA "hacked" by scientists, posted online | DW News

 It’s considered one of the most effective COVID-19 vaccines. Now, scientists say they’ve hacked the genetic sequence behind Moderna’s revolutionary mRNA vaccine - and shared the code with the world online - for free. The Stanford University researchers sequenced Moderna's patented drug by studying leftover vaccine vials - with permission from US authorities