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]

Jan 13, 2026 · An mRNA vaccine is a type of vaccine that uses a synthetic version of a molecule known as messenger RNA (mRNA) to instruct cells in the body to produce a protein that trains the immune …

1 day ago · The Food and Drug Administration rejected Moderna’s application for its mRNA-based flu vaccine, the drugmaker said Tuesday. The move is the latest sign that the FDA, under Health …

2 days ago · The US Food and Drug Administration has refused to accept an application from Moderna to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine, the company said Tuesday, in another setback for the …

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 …

4 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 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...

1 day ago · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology.

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 …