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eople in cars line up to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from healthcare workers at a drive-thru site on January 13, 2021 in The Villages, Florida.

COVID-19 Vaccine

While COVID Vaccine Supplies Are Limited, Should Anyone Be Getting a Second Dose?

January 19, 2021

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January 19, 2021

Hands wearing latex gloves load a syringe with Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. One of the gloves has a photo of Boston University Charles River Campus superimposed on it.

COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID Vaccines Arrive at BU: Everything You Need to Know

January 14, 2021

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January 11, 2021

Microscopic image of human lung cells infected with COVID-19 coronavirus

COVID-19 Research

How Coronavirus Damages Lung Cells within Mere Hours

January 11, 2021

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January 8, 2021

images of donald trump projected on screens at the Save America rally

Trump Banned

Banning Trump from Social Media Makes Sense. But Beware the Downside

January 8, 2021

A woman in all black workout gear squats as she wears a soft exosuit developed by researchers at Sargent that helps mobility and movement for people suffering from lower back pain, aiding them in activities such as heavy lifting. Behind her large blue industrial vats are seen.

Wearables

Could a Robotic “Backpack” Replace Opioids to Relieve Lower Back Pain?

January 7, 2021

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Research Accolades

Optical Pioneer Jerome Mertz Is BU’s 2020 Innovator of the Year

December 17, 2020

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December 17, 2020

COVID ON CAMPUS

Boston University Weekly COVID-19 Report: December 9 to 15

December 17, 2020

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December 16, 2020

BMC staff receive shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 Vaccines: Everything You Need to Know

December 16, 2020

Science Rehashed co-hosts Shen Ning and Mehdi Jorfi pose for a photo sitting on a rock

Science Communication

Science Podcast Cohosted by BU Neuroscientist Brings Research to Listeners around the World

December 14, 2020

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December 14, 2020

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December 9, 2020

COVID ON CAMPUS

Boston University Weekly COVID-19 Report: December 2 to 8

December 9, 2020

A photo of a truck approaching a fracking rig

Fracking

What Is Biden’s Stance on Fracking?

December 9, 2020

Biden Administration

CDC Director Appointee Rochelle Walensky “Won’t Be Susceptible to Political Pressure”

December 8, 2020

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December 8, 2020