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Science with Sam: Vaccine

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How do mRNA coronavirus vaccines work? Science with Sam explains

Our video explainer series continues with a look at vaccines: how they work, how they're made and when will we get one for the coronavirus?

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Teenager using inhaler

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Teens with asthma get tailored treatment thanks to cheap genetic test

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House mouse (Mus musculus)

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Experimental drug boosts muscle and bone mass of mice in space

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Russian biologist still aims to make CRISPR babies despite the risks

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Russian biologist still aims to make CRISPR babies despite the risks

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Politicians can’t be afraid of U-turns if we want to keep schools open

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Politicians can’t be afraid of U-turns if we want to keep schools open

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The moon really may have strange effects on our health

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The moon really may have strange effects on our health

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A lot of veg is 'toxic' but that doesn't mean you shouldn't eat it

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A lot of veg is 'toxic' but that doesn't mean you shouldn't eat it

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E-cigarettes are no better than alternative aids to quit smoking

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E-cigarettes are no better than alternative aids to quit smoking

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Coronavirus: Should children returning to school wear face coverings?

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Coronavirus: Should children returning to school wear face coverings?

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Coronavirus: How to keep children and staff safe when schools reopen

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Coronavirus: How to keep children and staff safe when schools reopen

Closing schools in response to covid-19 has had a huge impact on children around the world. What we've learned about the coronavirus so far can help us reopen them safely

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Human trials of Oxford coronavirus vaccine have begun in the US

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What are T-cells and why have they become a political football?

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Elon Musk demonstrated a Neuralink brain implant in a live pig

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Internet outage slows covid-19 contact tracing of thousands in England

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