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!

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