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Designer virus’ is first new oral polio vaccine in 50 years

Phase 1 trial shows promise for completion of stalled eradication effort; offers lessons for COVID-19 vaccine development Date: April 23, 2020 Source 1: University of California – San Francisco Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Virologists report promising Phase 1 clinical results for the first new oral polio vaccine in 50 years, which they have designed to

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Researchers identify cells likely targeted by COVID-19 virus

Study finds specific cells in the lungs, nasal passages, and intestines that are more susceptible to infection Date: April 22, 2020 Source 1: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have identified specific types of cells that appear to be the targets of the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus that is causing the Covid-19 pandemic. Researchers

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