| Record | OBS-0553 |
|---|---|
| Category | Health/Vaccines |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | Proponents claim that mRNA vaccines alter human genomes or DNA. This includes claims that the vaccine integrates into DNA or that mRNA vaccines are gene therapy. |
| Origin | Persistent misinformation that has circulated since the rollout of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. |
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| Evidence / consensus | The mRNA in vaccines cannot enter the cell nucleus and does not interact with or alter genetic material. mRNA vaccines are distinct from gene therapy. |
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