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mRNA Vaccines: A Nobel Prize-Winning Technology

mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scientists are now using this technology to develop vaccines and treatments against various diseases, including cancer and cystic fibrosis.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled $500 million in government-funded research projects to create new mRNA vaccines against respiratory illnesses.

Infectious disease experts are dismayed by this decision, noting that mRNA technology allows for faster production of shots than older methods, which could be crucial in the event of another pandemic.

Author's summary: mRNA vaccines show promise against various diseases.

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