Fighting poultry disease with mRNA: Researchers pioneer nanoparticle approach

Fighting poultry disease with mRNA: Researchers pioneer nanoparticle approach

Researchers from UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) have demonstrated that a novel protein-based nanoparticle can make mRNA vaccines more effective to tackle a troublesome pathogen in chickens.

UConn Scientists Develop Innovative Nanoparticle Strategy to Combat Poultry

In a groundbreaking advancement for veterinary science and vaccine technology, researchers at the University of Connecticut have unveiled a novel nanoparticle-based mRNA vaccine that significantly boosts immune protection against Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) in chickens. IBV, a highly contagious coronavirus afflicting poultry worldwide, poses a substantial economic threat to the agriculture sector, prompting urgent calls for safer, more eff…