How mRNA Vaccines were Engineered

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, mRNA vaccines were available in record time. This video describes some of the earlier research that made it possible—including work on lipid nanoparticles, mRNA design, and protein stability.

Project the video to the whole class.

• After completing the lesson, the learner will recognize that mRNA vaccines are built on a foundation of decades of research by countless scientists.

How mRNA Vaccines Were Engineered