Why some people don't trust science – and how to change their minds
People who are suspicious of science often assume they are understand it well – and that others agree with them.
Dec. 29, 2023 • ~7 min
Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here's what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it
Studies show that health misinformation on social media has led to fewer people getting vaccinated and more lives lost to COVID-19 and other life-threatening diseases.
Dec. 13, 2023 • ~11 min
Customizing mRNA is easy, and that's what makes it the next frontier for personalized medicine − a molecular biologist explains
From COVID-19 vaccines to cancer treatments and beyond, the flexibility of mRNA-based therapies gives them the potential to prevent and treat many types of diseases.
Dec. 12, 2023 • ~9 min
Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses
Researchers have discovered that misreading of therapeutic mRNAs by the cell’s decoding machinery can cause an unintended immune response in the body. They
Dec. 6, 2023 • ~7 min
How do viruses get into cells? Their infection tactics determine whether they can jump species or set off a pandemic
Viruses can get into cells in several ways. Figuring out how to stop them from entering in the first place is a key to developing better vaccines and stopping future pandemics.
Nov. 21, 2023 • ~6 min
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