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VAC-CINE IT ALL BEFORE
As more and more people get vaccinated for COVID-19, life is finally beginning to return to normal. But with a lot of misinformation circulating, many people still hesitant about getting the vaccine. Why are there so many different COVID-19 vaccines? Which vaccine should I get? Have these vaccines been tested? Are there dangerous side effects? In this three-part series, we’ll explain the science and statistics behind COVID-19 vaccines so you can feel confident and informed when you hop in line!
RIBOSWITCHES: A CLEVER WAY TO REGULATE MRNA
Messenger RNA (mRNA) is more than just a carrier of information from the genome to the ribosome. Some mRNAs include additional sequences that regulate their message by sensing molecules in the cell. These “riboswitch” sequences are an interesting and unique form of biosensor and cellular regulator.