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Countless coronavirus vaccination myths get shared on the internet. Some claim that getting a jab causes infertility, while others say it can manipulate human DNA. DW investigates.

Why COVID-19 vaccines cant change our DNA - DW fact checker Joscha Weber explains Claim: mRNA vaccines manipulate human DNA DW: False It is easy to get DNA and RNA confused, two similar abbreviations that relate to genetic material. But theyre very different. DNA contains the genetic blueprint that determines our bodies various traits. Viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 have RNA that stores their genetic material. But RNA is also found in the human body, and plays a role in protein synthesis. Viruses ...

Article content I got the AZ shot. I haven’t died of a blood clot yet. But let’s see if I make it to the end of the column, shall we? (Justin Trudeau’s possibly hoping that I don’t.) We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or KINSELLA: Listen to scientists about AstraZeneca over conspiracy theorists Back to video The AstraZeneca vaccine hoopla or hysteria — take your pick — has been raging for days. It has now reached the point where approxima...

This is a transcript of episode 5 of The Conversation Weekly podcast, How climate change if flooding the Arctic Ocean with light. In this episode, two experts explain how melting ice in the far north is bringing more light to the Arctic Ocean and what this means for the species that live there. And we hear from a team of archaeologists on their new research in Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge that found evidence of just how adaptable early humans were to the changing environment. NOTE: Transcripts ma...

Coronavirus vaccine: An expert guide to understanding trial results, roll-out and what happens next With vaccines being administered, heres a comprehensive look at where we are and whats to come The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Someti...

Coronavirus vaccines are being administered. Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was the first to finish the final stage of testing – known as phase 3 – and the full results have been published. Having assessed the data, countries are beginning to authorise this vaccine for public use and roll it out. Others are not too far behind. The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is nearing the end of phase 3, and the research team has released interim figures from the trial. These are basically a sneak peek at how ...

| UPDATED: 11:14, Thu, Dec 17, 2020 Link copied Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes theyll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has become the first to be rolled out to p...