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COVID-19 is still a threat, but getting a vaccine is harder for many people
Vaccination is still important to ward off the worst of the coronavirus. Three experts discuss the concerns with restricting access.
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A new antiviral blocks 6 deadly viruses in mice but faces a long road ahead
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Elderly cats with dementia may hold clues for Alzheimer’s
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Scientists perform the first pig-to-human lung transplant
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Shifting vaccine guidelines inject uncertainty into getting fall COVID shots
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