Rob Stein
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Nobel Prize goes to scientists who made mRNA Covid vaccines possible
Hungarian-born biochemist Katalin Karikó and American immunologist Drew Weissman found that a chemical change to genetic code called mRNA eliminated a problematic side effect when used in vaccines.
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Americans are urged to get vaccinated against 3 major respiratory viruses
Public health experts are urging people to take advantage of the fact that this year, for the first time, vaccines are available for three major respiratory viruses: flu, COVID and RSV.
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Japanese scientists race to create human eggs and sperm in the lab
Scientists in Japan are leaders in the development of new technology that could make sperm and eggs from practically any cell in the body. The results could transform human reproduction.
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The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know
Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?
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CDC advisers back broad rollout out of new COVID boosters
A panel of doctors and scientists advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that people 6 months of age and older get new COVID boosters this fall.
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New COVID vaccines get FDA approval
Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.
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Lab data suggests new COVID booster will protect against worrisome variant
Preliminary laboratory studies find antibodies from previous infections and vaccinations can neutralize the BA.2.86 variant. The findings bode well for new boosters on the way this fall.
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These scientists explain the power of music to spark awe
Many of us know that feeling of being transported by a song. Research reveals that listening to music can have profound effects on our mind and body.
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The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave
In July, COVID infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID. This year's rise looks modest so far.
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Startup aims to make lab-grown human eggs, transforming options for creating families
New companies are working to commercialize in vitro gametogenesis, or IVG, a technology that could make human eggs and sperm in the lab from any cell in the body.