University of Queensland researchers say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands.
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Schematic representation of the essential structural elements of an mRNA used in vaccine formulation. Selected modifications that can be used to optimize the in vivo performance of an mRNA are illustrated. Credit: Vaccines (2024). DOI: 10.3390/vaccines12020152 UQ's Professor Tim Mahony said it was vital for the livestock industry to take advantage of the unprecedented investment in mRNA vaccination technology triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is published in the journal Vaccines. "Infectious diseases are limiting the production of edible protein for human consumption, which is affecting both the quality and quantity of the product," Professor Mahony said. "One benefit of mRNA vaccines is the flexibility to make changes when new variants of diseases emerge, which makes it an ideal solution for reducing…