The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the most disruptive and devastating events in recent history.


But it also led to a series of incredible scientific breakthroughs, including the fastest ever development of a new vaccine. 


Now, the technology behind the Covid-19 vaccine, which has already saved millions of lives, is being adapted to find solutions for previously incurable diseases.


Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton, on the woman who spent decades advocating for the unproven technology behind the vaccine, and how it helped save humanity.


Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.


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The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the most disruptive and devastating events in recent history. But it also led to a series of incredible scientific breakthroughs, including the fastest ever development of a new vaccine.  Now, the technology behind the Covid-19 vaccine, which has already saved millions of lives, is being adapted to find solutions for previously incurable diseases. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton, on the woman who spent decades advocating for the unproven technology behind the vaccine, and how it helped save humanity. Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton. Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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A daily news show from the publisher of The Monthly and The Saturday Paper. Hear from the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the most disruptive and devastating events in recent history. But it also led to a series of incredible scientific breakthroughs, including the fastest ever development of a new vaccine.&nbsp; Now, the technology behind the Covid-19 vaccine, which has already saved millions of lives, is being adapted to find solutions for previously incurable diseases. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton, on the woman who spent decades advocating for the unproven technology behind the vaccine, and how it helped save humanity. Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton. Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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