mRNA-based monkeypox virus vaccine prevents disease in non-human primates. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38490180/)

These scientists wanted to create a new type of vaccine to protect people from a virus called mpox. The current vaccine only gives moderate protection, so they decided to try something different. They made a new vaccine using a special molecule called mRNA. This new vaccine showed promising results in tests done before giving it to people. Now they are planning to test it on a small group of volunteers to see if it works well and is safe. If everything goes well, this new vaccine could be a big step forward in protecting people from mpox.

Nitido AN., Balazs AB. mRNA-based monkeypox virus vaccine prevents disease in non-human primates. Cell. 2024 Mar 14;187(6):1360-1362. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.02.011.