Dolly Parton's lifesaving gift to science

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Dolly Parton’s "lifesaving gift to science" refers to her critical $1 million donation to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which funded the early-stage research essential to developing the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Following her recent passing, the scientific community and global health leaders have widely celebrated her unique legacy as a "trusted voice for science.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-s-take--6662936/support.

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