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Dr. Fauci tells Rachel Maddow that the success of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines will advance the search for an HIV vaccine. The hosts argue that the technology was "ready" years ago but was held back for a larger global market, comparing the situation to a "lost wallet" being withheld.
Dr. Kismekia Corbett of the NIAID explains the mechanism of mRNA vaccines, which deliver genetic material to instruct the body to produce a spike protein. This collaboration with Moderna utilizes a new platform to trigger an immune response against the novel coronavirus. The NIAID and Moderna share patents and financial interests in this technology, which bypasses traditional antigen injection methods.
Pastor Charles Lawson claims that mRNA vaccines represent a form of germline gene editing, meaning genetic alterations could be passed down to future generations. This technology is described as a departure from traditional vaccines that use antigens and adjuvants. The potential for permanent splicing of the human genetic code is framed as the ultimate medical experiment.
