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Ebola outbreak in the DRC ended thanks to vaccine distribution efforts

The 11th outbreak of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has ended after six months. Ultracold devices for vaccine distribution played a key role, and could help with the coronavirus pandemic

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AI that can diagnose tinnitus from brain scans may improve treatment

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Vaccine results show we can end the pandemic, but hurdles lie ahead

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What are mRNA vaccines and how useful will they be?

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We can’t be certain the coronavirus vaccines will stop the pandemic

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What will it take to get a covid-19 vaccine to the world?

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Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial produces best results yet

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Heidi Larson interview: How to stop covid-19 vaccine hesitancy

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Your own sweat could be used to produce a natural antiperspirant

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Bacteria found in yogurt may help bone fractures heal faster

Rats given implants coated in dead bacteria were able to heal bone fractures faster. The bacterium used is also found in yogurt

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We need to be more careful when talking about suicide and the pandemic

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Living electrodes for linking brains to computers tested in rats

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Pfizer covid-19 vaccine may not need to be kept at -70°C after all

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Animals infected with covid-19 could undo efforts to stop the pandemic