A microchip designed to transform the production of mRNA therapeutics and vaccines

The SCALAR 256x chip is fabricated on a single 4-inch silicon wafer. Credit: Sarah J. Shepherd

Following the global COVID-19 pandemic, the development and rapid deployment of mRNA vaccines highlighted the critical role of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) in the context of pharmaceuticals. Used as the essential delivery vehicles for fragile RNA-based therapies and vaccines, LNPs protect the RNA from degradation and ensure effective delivery within the body.


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News Source: phys.org


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