It seems more and more is coming out about the mRNA technology. If only we had been warned...

3 issues so far:

DNA Contamination or "Unwanted Ingredients" - Imagine buying a high-quality protein shake, but later you find out it contains tiny bits of dirt. That’s similar to what was found in the mRNA vaccines—tiny fragments of unwanted DNA from bacteria (except in this case, it was human waste). These shouldn’t be there, and scientists worry they might cause unexpected effects in the body.

Mutational Drift or "Glitchy Instructions" - mRNA is like a recipe that tells your body how to make a specific protein (like the spike protein in COVID-19 vaccines). But studies found that sometimes this recipe gets scrambled, leading to slightly different proteins than intended. Think of it like a baking recipe that suddenly shifts mid-process—your cake might come out weird or inedible. In the body, this could lead to unpredictable effects, needless to say.

Lipid Nanoparticles Traveling Everywhere or "Delivery Gone Wrong" - The mRNA needs a "delivery truck" to get inside your cells, and that’s what lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) do. The problem? Scientists originally said these trucks would stop where they’re supposed to—at the injection site. But new studies show they actually travel all over the body, including important organs like the heart, brain and liver. This could cause side effects and health issues, like inflammation or immune problems. In simple terms, instead of staying in one place like a "targeted delivery," the mRNA carriers wander all over the body as shown in this mouse imaging, which raises concerns about possible unintended side effects. Who knew?!?