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While more mRNA vaccines are likely to be developed, vaccines are not the only potential use for mRNA. In this article, we describe the biology of mRNA, discuss the history of understanding and working with mRNA, and share updates on three exciting potential uses for mRNA technology beyond vaccines.

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the use of wastewater surveillance to track the spread of infectious diseases, like COVID-19. To learn more about the process, history, and future of wastewater surveillance, we spoke with Dr. Medini Annavajhala, an assistant professor at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania, whose research involves wastewater surveillance.

Microorganisms are opportunists, constantly seeking circumstances that will allow them to survive.

Eight winners were celebrated during a virtual event. The students composed their essays in response to the writing prompt, “Dr. Hilleman made his impact on the world through the development of vaccines. What scientific issue would you take on if given the chance and why?”

We owe children the most protection when they are at their most vulnerable — early in their lives before they can protect and care for themselves.