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Is it just a coincidence or is Moderna’s name and stock ticker label (MRNA) intentionally supposed to reference the type of research they do? (mRNA)


It's intentional. The name of the company was originally spelled ModeRNA before they rebranded. They're very focused on mRNA.


> They're very focused on mRNA.

Turns out, that was an extremely good bet.


Sure, but there's other cheaper/simpler methods of vaccinating against Covid-19. Moderna has the inside track with $2.5Bn of government funding and a wealthy country able to afford their more complex vaccine. We'll probably find that the Russian, Chinese and Indian vaccines all work in the next few months so the mRNA aspect is not essential.


They are thinking and planning beyond Sars-CoV-2


Cool, thanks for confirming :)


Not a coincidence.




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