How can scientists update coronavirus vaccines for omicron? A microbiologist answers 5 questions about how Moderna and Pfizer could rapidly adjust mRNA vaccines
- Written by: Deborah Fuller, Professor of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Washington
Some vaccines use mRNA to make copies of the triangular red spike proteins to induce immunity.Juan Gaertner/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesIf the omicron variant of the coronavirus is different enough from the original variant, it’s possible that existing vaccines won’t be as effective as they have been. If so, it’s likely...
