The long road to mRNA vaccines
The central dogma of molecular biology says that the DNA code is transcribed to messenger RNA, or mRNA, which, in turn, is translated to proteins.…
Vaccines
A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious or malignant disease.
Part 9: Viruses and the diseases they cause
No one knows exactly when viruses emerged or from where they came, since viruses do not leave historical footprints such as fossils.…
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The Covid-19 conspiracy theories and how I came to write about biology and genetics
As the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel becomes clearer and larger, we all feel a sense of relief every day, as if the weight on our collective shoulders is shrinking a little.…
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