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They developed a piece of mRNA that produces a specific type of blood protein that binds the HIV infection mechanism. The bound protein triggers your body’s ant

They developed a piece of mRNA that produces a specific type of blood protein that binds the HIV infection mechanism. The bound protein triggers your body’s antibody cascade to attack and neutralize it.

agumonkey 6y ago
is that similar to what is being investigated for cancer ?
- toomuchtodo 6y ago
  Yes! https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/mrna-technology-promises-revolutionize-future-vaccines-and-treatments-cancer-infectious-diseases https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/mrna-technology-promises-...
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- arrosenberg 6y ago
  More or less. Insert mRNA instructions for creating or triggering antibodies that target cancer cells specifically.
  - throwawayboise 6y ago
    It's really interesting stuff. One issue as I understand it is getting the immune reaction to be appropriate to develop antibodies without going crazy.