We take a look at the history of mRNA, and the story behind the development of mRNA vaccines and how they’ve been pressed into service at breakneck speed to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Full show notes, transcript, music credits and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com) Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip) Genetics Unzipped is written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Hannah Varrall. This podcast is produced by First Create the Media )for the Genetics Society) - one of the oldest learned societies in the world dedicated to supporting and promoting the research, teaching and application of genetics.