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10111111111's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Rating: 4.5 stars (9/10)
Review:
This was a fascinating an enlightening read about not only the process of creating the first mRNA drug and COVID-19 vaccine, but also about the history of the company BioNTech and how their technologies, staff, and connections all lined up perfectly to create such an amazing vaccine in such a record time. The science is not too difficult to understand, and the story focuses more on the problems encountered during the process than on the hard science behind it. We do get to see all of the steps involved in not only getting ready to test and make it, but in ways to cut-out unnecessary time during testing, and how these changes might be beneficial during other emergency times. Definitely worth a read!
Review:
This was a fascinating an enlightening read about not only the process of creating the first mRNA drug and COVID-19 vaccine, but also about the history of the company BioNTech and how their technologies, staff, and connections all lined up perfectly to create such an amazing vaccine in such a record time. The science is not too difficult to understand, and the story focuses more on the problems encountered during the process than on the hard science behind it. We do get to see all of the steps involved in not only getting ready to test and make it, but in ways to cut-out unnecessary time during testing, and how these changes might be beneficial during other emergency times. Definitely worth a read!
angiew23's review against another edition
3.0
I was looking forward to this book as it is contemporary - related to the pandemic, and informative. It teaches about the decision and development process for the Pfizer vaccine for COVID 19. The book explores some of the challenges faced by the developers and goes into the lives of the people involved. It also looks at the bigger picture including the pharmacy industry and the external factors such as economy and politics. The writing style was a bit complex and heavy for the average reader. I'm not a scientist and so I appreciate that the authors tried to simplify the process and descriptions, but it still wasn't something that I would recommend for gen-pop readers who want to know the basics and the real-life side of the vaccine - you definitely can get that but you have to dig in between more complex content to get there. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book.
ammmiiiii's review against another edition
4.0
Brilliant!
Much like Vaxxers — the book by Sarah Gilbert and Catherine Green about their development of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine — The Vaccine is a great read. Thoroughly written and exceptionally well researched and referenced, Joe Miller gives an inside look at the development of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine — the world’s first mRNA vaccine. Miller explains the science clearly and enthusiastically, and much of the book is composed of direct conversations with the scientists who produced the vaccine — husband and wife Ozlem Tureci and Ugur Sahin — and their team. The Vaccine is enthralling throughout, and is written, refreshingly for pop-sci, without any unnecessary frills and flourishes.
Although a great read for anyone, it is an absolute must-read for the vaccine-hesitant or the anti-vaxxers.
Much like Vaxxers — the book by Sarah Gilbert and Catherine Green about their development of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine — The Vaccine is a great read. Thoroughly written and exceptionally well researched and referenced, Joe Miller gives an inside look at the development of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine — the world’s first mRNA vaccine. Miller explains the science clearly and enthusiastically, and much of the book is composed of direct conversations with the scientists who produced the vaccine — husband and wife Ozlem Tureci and Ugur Sahin — and their team. The Vaccine is enthralling throughout, and is written, refreshingly for pop-sci, without any unnecessary frills and flourishes.
Although a great read for anyone, it is an absolute must-read for the vaccine-hesitant or the anti-vaxxers.
cat_literary_world's review against another edition
5.0
Let me state this for starters: a lot of Science's greatest advances occurred because, against all odds, someone believed something was possible!
Ugur's believe in the vaccine is admirable. The science being is admirable: the way they've run parallel versions of the vaccine and how they tested the several candidates, the work behind, the force of the whole team, it's just mind blowing and as a woman in science I felt very inspired by this book and BioNTech's journey.
I can go on and on talking about this but I don't have much to add: it's just impressive and I would totally recommend, although it may be too scientific if you're not in the area. Nevertheless, give it a chance!!
Ugur's believe in the vaccine is admirable. The science being is admirable: the way they've run parallel versions of the vaccine and how they tested the several candidates, the work behind, the force of the whole team, it's just mind blowing and as a woman in science I felt very inspired by this book and BioNTech's journey.
I can go on and on talking about this but I don't have much to add: it's just impressive and I would totally recommend, although it may be too scientific if you're not in the area. Nevertheless, give it a chance!!
fridde82's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Ein Heldenepos, aber auch ein spannender Einblick in die Medikamentenentwicklung, -zulassung und -wirkung sowie Risikokapitalinvestments in der Medizinbranche
krigjer's review against another edition
5.0
My work is adjacent to healthcare, so I've heard the term "BioNTech" frequently for the past few months.
It was interesting to get the full story in this comprehensive walk through of the last two years.
The potential of mRNAs is incredible- BioNTech is a company to watch.
Thank you to Netgalley, and the publisher, for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
It was interesting to get the full story in this comprehensive walk through of the last two years.
The potential of mRNAs is incredible- BioNTech is a company to watch.
Thank you to Netgalley, and the publisher, for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
vireogirl's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Quick paced story of developing the COVID vaccine. It was astonishingly fast.
Lightened up with little details about the pandemic work conditions.
Lightened up with little details about the pandemic work conditions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Death, Medical content, Terminal illness, and Cancer