Analysis - There have been several important breakthroughs in medical science recently. Crispr, mRNA, next-generation cancer treatments and game-changing vaccines are some of them.
There have been several important breakthroughs in medical science recently. Crispr, mRNA, next-generation cancer treatments and game-changing vaccines are some of them. Oyewale Tomori, a virologist with decades-long involvement in managing diseases in Nigeria, gives his verdict on the most significant discoveries and what they mean for Africa.
Later, if the person is exposed to the virus, the immune system will recognise the virus and respond to it. ThePrevious research laid the groundwork for the technology, which resulted in the development, production, approval and deployment of an effective COVID-19 vaccine in less than a year. Theapplied to the production of other vaccines
, especially for the neglected diseases that are common in Africa. mRNA is a transformative technology for vaccine development to control infectious diseases.such as vaccines for COVID-19, are a huge step in the right direction. This is particularly exciting for malaria endemic areas of the world.
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