RNA

The study, in 92 critically ill patients with PCR positive COVID-19, looked at the presence of IgG and IgM antibodies directed specifically at COVID-19 as well as the presence of viral RNA and COVID-19 specific proteins.

The good news shot around the planet within minutes: American pharmaceutical behemoth Pfizer, in collaboration with the German firm BioNTech, have produced a vaccine that is 90% effective at preventing coronavirus infection.

The race for the first FDA approved coronavirus vaccine is heating up, and it appears that Pfizer may cross the finish line first.

RNA-based treatments for select genetic diseases have made major headlines in the last few months by receiving FDA approval and giving hope to families of suffering children.