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Q+A
The enormous promise of mRNA
Published April 15, 2025
Three Johns Hopkins experts discuss the potential of mRNA-powered therapeutics to produce lifesaving treatments and cures for a range of diseases, and why federal research cuts risk undermining U.S. scientific leadership in this emerging area
Jeff Coller
Voices
America's support for research is a smart investment
Published March 19, 2025
Federal funding for biomedical research pays off by enabling basic discoveries that lead to lifesaving treatments, writes Hopkins biologist Jeff Coller
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Biology
Experimental protein booster for rare genetic diseases
Published March 11, 2025
Johns Hopkins scientists develop mRNA "booster" as potential new way to treat rare genetic diseases marked by too low levels of specific cellular proteins
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Viral treatments
New platform could make gene medicine delivery easier and more affordable
Published Aug 23, 2022
A new platform designed by Hopkins researchers, in partnership with the University of Washington, shows promise in the sped up design of lipid nanoparticles to deliver treatments that prevent viral infections
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Coronavirus
No vax side effects? No problem
Published Sept 3, 2021
Pfizer, Moderna mRNA vaccines are effective even without post-shot symptoms or prior infection, Johns Hopkins study finds
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Vaccine platforms
For mRNA vaccines, COVID-19 is just the beginning
Published Feb 15, 2021
Easy to manufacture and update, these new vaccines may be a powerful tool against emerging variants and other infectious diseases