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Reactions
Can Soap Really "Kill" the Coronavirus?
We’re diving into the chemistry behind why soap is so effective.
The Early Plan to Fight COVID with the Polio Vaccine
Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.
The Early Plan to Fight COVID with the Polio Vaccine
Season 5 Episode 98 | 5m 26s | CC
The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists considering a few less-conventional options while vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are being developed. One option might be the oral polio vaccine. We chatted with one of the researchers proposing the idea—Dr. Robert Gallo—to understand why a vaccine that hasn’t been used in the US for two decades might provide short-term protection against this coronavirus.
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