Conversations on Science: In Depth With Dr. Fauci
Episode 84

Stat: 78%: The percentage of Americans who say it makes sense that studies on the coronavirus may present conflicting advice because research is constantly improving.
Story: In the first episode of our new season “Conversations on Science,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discusses the importance of science in our daily lives, especially amid the pandemic, and shares his own story about how he fell in love with science.
Related resources:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Most Americans Say Despite Ongoing Research, Ways to Limit Spread Of COVID-19 Are Well Understood
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