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Researchers discuss the different technologies being used to develop vaccines for COVID-19

3 Researchers Break Down COVID-19 Vaccines They're Developing Dr. Seema Yasmin talks to three Covid-19 vaccine researchers who are developing three different types of vaccines. Traditionally, vaccines are created by using a weakened or dead version of the virus and injecting that into the body. Many of these developing coronavirus vaccines are using new techno...

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Scientists from Harvard have a new gene editor technique that uses CRISPR technology to target and change a single base in DNA

New gene-editing technique may lead to treatment for thousands of diseases Scientists from Harvard University have just unveiled a new gene editor that uses the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 technology to target and change a single letter in a string of DNA bases — no cutting necessary.

https://www.wired.com/story/malware-dna-hack/

Biohackers Encoded Malware in a Strand of DNA Researchers planted a working hacker exploit in a physical strand of DNA.

SpaceX Makes History For the first time ever, Elon Musk’s company flew a segment of its Falcon 9 that was used in another launch last year.

According to glassdoor, 7 of the top 10 best jobs are in STEM related fields!

https://www.glassdoor.com/List/Best-Jobs-in-America-LST_KQ0,20.html

Best Jobs in America The 50 Best Jobs in America for 2017 ranks jobs with the highest overall Glassdoor Job Score, determined by combining three key factors — number of job openings, salary and overall job satisfaction rating. These jobs stand out across all three categories.

The Mistrust of Science - The New Yorker Science has never been more powerful, but it is under attack.

Incredible. Genetically modified bacteria that can convert sunlight to energy 10x more efficiently than plants.

Harvard Scientist Engineers Superbug That Inhales CO2, Produces Energy The Harvard chemist who gave us the artificial leaf has genetically engineered bacteria to absorb hydrogen and carbon dioxide and convert them into fuel alcohol. Now he reports the process converts sunlight ten times more efficiently than plants do.

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Wine and coffee lovers, drink up! It's great for your microbiome Great news for wine, coffee and tea drinkers: A new study finds that all three beverages are correlated with a healthier and more diverse microbiome.