Meaning of mRNA | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Initialism of messenger RNA.
   abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
2. A strand of messenger RNA.
   countable

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“When a cell “expresses” a gene, it translates the DNA first into a signature messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and subsequently into a chain of amino acids that forms a protein.”

“Because of their fragility, the mRNA molecules will quickly fall⟳ apart at room temperature. Moderna’s vaccine will need⟳ to be refrigerated, and should be stable for up to six months when shipped and stored at –4°F (–20°C).”

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