Washington – At Moderna, experts say they are delivering on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients. An mRNA can teach the body how to make a specific protein that can help your immune system prevent or treat certain diseases. Scientists have been studying mRNA for decades. And mRNA vaccines are just the start. Your body contains trillions of cells, the basic units of life. And every cell contains proteins. Proteins are the “workhorses” of your cells. And your body makes >100,000 different kinds of proteins. For example, insulin is a protein that helps the body control sugar levels in the blood. In people with Type I diabetes, their body doesn’t make enough insulin. When the body doesn’t make the right amount or type of protein, it can cause conditions like cancer or metabolic diseases. Proteins are essential for maintaining health and preventing disease. Proteins are made in a process called protein synthesis. And that’s where mRNA comes in.
