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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 antibody cascade to attack and neutralize it.


is that similar to what is being investigated for cancer ?



More or less. Insert mRNA instructions for creating or triggering antibodies that target cancer cells specifically.


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.




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