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mRNA vaccines are some of the most amazing medical advancements I've seen in my 50-years. Magazines used to always have some dumb article about a new "magic bullet" treatment for all cancers. mRNA work is the closest thing I've seen to an actual magic bullet. (I know one size can't fit all with cancer, but you get my drift.)