Chapter 1
The biological blueprint
Chapter 2
The pioneers of mRNA
Chapter 3
The lipid envelope breakthrough
Chapter 4
Beyond the pandemic
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of mRNA vaccines
Ch 1 · The biological blueprint
diego mRNA Vaccines
A temporary plan in a bubble of fat, To teach your cells to fight and break down like that!
diego Understand how mRNA vaccines mimic the viral spike protein to trigger an immune response with this clear, step-by-step educational infographic.
diego An educational illustration showing the molecular translation team and cellular machinery processing mRNA vaccine instructions.
BETA
diego Learn how mRNA vaccines work in this interactive game. Discover the biological blueprint that helps your body build immunity against viruses.
Fun Fact
Cellular translation speed: Ribosomes can link up to 10 amino acids per second while reading mRNA instructions.
Glossary
messenger rna (noun)
A molecule that carries genetic codes from DNA to ribosomes to direct protein synthesis. Researchers first discovered this molecular transmitter of genetic instructions at Caltech in May 1961.
A molecule that carries genetic codes from DNA to ribosomes to direct protein synthesis. Researchers first discovered this molecular transmitter of genetic instructions at Caltech in May 1961.