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Here’s what the Nobel Prize-winning scientist wants you to know about Covid-19 vaccines and the future of RNA

While you’re probably pretty familiar with DNA, it’s likely that RNA only came onto your radar during the pandemic, thanks to the Covid-19 vaccines produced by Moderna and Pfizer. Chemist Thomas R. Cech says DNA is a “repository of genetic information.” It contains genes that code for all the proteins a living thing needs, that… Read More »