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Stable RNA elements open new possibilities for mRNA therapeutics

Stable RNA elements open new possibilities for mRNA therapeutics
Phys.org Friday 14 August 2026, 17:20 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

A research team led by Director Kim V. Narry at the Center for RNA Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has discovered compact viral RNA elements that can make mRNA more stable and increase protein production. These elements could provide a simple way to develop longer-lasting and more efficient mRNA technologies for vaccines and other RNA-based therapeutics.

A research team led by Director Kim V. Narry at the Center for RNA Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has discovered compact viral RNA elements that can make mRNA more stable and increase protein production. These elements could provide a simple way to develop longer-lasting and more efficient mRNA technologies for vaccines and other RNA-based therapeutics.
Kim V. Narry (PERSON) the Center for RNA Research (LOCATION) the Institute for Basic Science (ORG)
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