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Why did they opt for an mRNA COVID vaccine as opposed to using said mRNA to generate the viral antigens and inject those instead?

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What is the actual mechanism by which the body generates a fever?

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Why can't we treat viruses/diseases the same way we treat snake venom? (Immunize an animal/human and harvest antibodies)

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Does speaking loudly/shouting on a daily basis damage vocal cords over the long term?

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If you had an identical twin that survived a deadly infection, what would be the most efficient way to leverage that to cure you if you were infected with the same disease?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did they opt for an mRNA COVID vaccine as opposed to using said mRNA to generate the viral antigens and inject those instead?	4119
What is the actual mechanism by which the body generates a fever?	1601
[deleted by user]	1
Why can't we treat viruses/diseases the same way we treat snake venom? (Immunize an animal/human and harvest antibodies)	1
Does speaking loudly/shouting on a daily basis damage vocal cords over the long term?	1
If you had an identical twin that survived a deadly infection, what would be the most efficient way to leverage that to cure you if you were infected with the same disease?	1