mRNA
noun
plural mRNAs
: messenger rna
Microarrays that identify thousands of active genes at a time are now a standard tool for biologists. They detect the mRNAs produced by active genes.—
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The physician-scientist and biochemist has falsely claimed spike proteins from COVID-19 mRNA vaccines often cause permanent damage to children's vital organs.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 June 2025
In this case, the data so far do point to the specific combination of mRNA and HIV as a root cause.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 31 May 2025
Over the last several days, the safety and efficacy of messenger RNA, or mRNA, vaccines have come under intense scrutiny.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 May 2025
Cells would then heal the molecule, leaving a slightly shorter but functional mRNA.
—Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 24 Oct. 2024
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 June 2025
In this case, the data so far do point to the specific combination of mRNA and HIV as a root cause.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 31 May 2025
Over the last several days, the safety and efficacy of messenger RNA, or mRNA, vaccines have come under intense scrutiny.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 May 2025
Cells would then heal the molecule, leaving a slightly shorter but functional mRNA.
—Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 24 Oct. 2024
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“MRNA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mRNA. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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