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Can Scientists Use RNA to Create a Coronavirus Vaccine?

The coronavirus has unleashed global havoc. Learn how scientists are hitting back.

Aired 04/16/2020

NOVA

Can Scientists Use RNA to Create a Coronavirus Vaccine?

Clip: Season 47 Episode 10 | 5m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

The coronavirus has unleashed global havoc. Learn how scientists are hitting back.

Scientists are trying new, revolutionary techniques to make a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, but face challenges along the way.

Aired 04/16/2020

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