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Covid-19 booster shots: Will we need them and how would they work?

The UK and Israel are already considering booster vaccine programmes and are buying up doses, but topping up on covid-19 vaccines isn't as straightforward as it sounds

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CIA’s hunt for Osama bin Laden fuelled vaccine hesitancy in Pakistan

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Indian coronavirus variant in the UK seems to be more transmissible

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A medical worker transfers a dose of covid-19 vaccine at the Makati Coliseum in the Philippines

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Will waiving patents for covid-19 vaccines boost global supplies?

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People who live past 105 years old have genes that stop DNA damage

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Worrying about bad jet lag could actually make your jet lag worse

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Blood test could predict when pregnant women will give birth

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India’s plight could be repeated elsewhere if rising cases are ignored

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India’s covid-19 crisis: What happens next and how long will it last?

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A baby’s first poo reveals if they are at risk of allergies and asthma

If the first stool passed by a baby is rich in a diverse set of chemicals, this may encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that support a healthy immune system

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Why can’t we stay awake indefinitely? Science with Sam explains

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Multiple negative events before birth could lead to poor mental health

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‘Smart’ immune cells kill tumours and stop them regrowing in mice

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Allergies are on the rise – here’s how to help scientists find out why

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