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TWiV explains that COVID-19 is not harmless for young adults, FAA approval for Pfizer mRNA vaccine, lack of justification for the claim of reverse transcription of SARS-CoV-2 RNA and integration into the human genome, and lack of evidence for increased transmission by new variants in the UK.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker

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• BSL-3 laboratory assistant manager position
• FDA authorizes EUA for Moderna mRNA vaccine (FDA)
• COVID-19 is not harmless for young adults (NY Times)
• Excess mortality 25-44 years (JAMA)
• Pfizer mRNA vaccine approved by FAA (AOPA)
• SARS-CoV-2 RNA reverse transcription (bioRxiv)
• Information on UK variant (GISAID, BMJ)
• US agency computers compromised (WaPo)
• DoD study on low risk of flying (WaPo)
• When can children be vaccinated? (Guardian)
• Letters read on TWiV 696
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

Dickson – 2020 Audubon Photography Winners Brianne – COVID-19 Changed Science Forever Alan – Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake Rich – Lie of the Year: Coronavirus downplay and denial;

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