An mRNA vaccine delivers instructions to cells to make a harmless, identical protein to that of a virus, like COVID or the flu. In response to this protein, the body builds antibodies, so in the event of a future infection, it is trained on how to fight the virus and keep the body healthy.
Dr. Lynne Maquat has been studying mRNA for decades, watch her full interview with Dr. John Foxe: https://youtu.be/uTgt0OhqxIU
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🧠Experts in this Episode:
Lynne Maquat, PhD: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112359023-lynne-e-maquat
John Foxe, PhD: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/112360965-john-j-foxe
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