One thing I have not seen emphasized in current coverage of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant is that this is a developing situation. The new variant was only recently detected and medical personnel across the world will probably need weeks before a clear picture of any changes in infectivity and severity become clear. Drastic actions … Continue reading Quick Post about COVID-19 Variant Omicron
Tag: mRNA Vaccine
To Boost or Not to Boost?
Headlines over the weekend bickered back and forth over the FDA's decision to only approve COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to the over 65 and immunocompromised populations. Many promises had been made about possible future booster shot availability but only now are we starting to see the data that tells us just how effective booster shots … Continue reading To Boost or Not to Boost?
How to make a mRNA Vaccine
Since mRNA is a relatively new player in the vaccine field, I want to give a quick rundown of manufacturing as an explanation of the different types of vaccines and then focus on how mRNA is designed and made to help explain why scientists so sure in the safety and efficacy of these drugs. There … Continue reading How to make a mRNA Vaccine
PMP in the Lab 