The Guardian argues that mRNA technology remains the future of medicine despite the Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to defund research and undermine public confidence. Under the influence of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US has pivoted toward an anti-vaccine agenda, leading to a “coordinated wind-down” of federal funding for dozens of critical mRNA projects. While this hostility threatens American scientific leadership, pharmaceutical companies are increasingly focusing on “untouched” areas like personalized cancer vaccines to bypass political interference. Ultimately, the editorial suggests that the UK and EU must now seize the opportunity to become the new global hubs for mRNA innovation as the US becomes an unreliable partner.
Date: January 1, 2026. Source: theguardian.com