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DW journalist Julia Vergin
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Julia Vergin

Senior editor and team lead for Science online, who also writes on psychology, nutrition and COVID-19.

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Featured stories by Julia Vergin

A migrant stands, holding an infant on one arm, looking through a wire fence at processing center in Germany

Racism can make you sick

People who experience racial discrimination can develop high blood pressure, excess weight and mental health problems.
ScienceJanuary 11, 2024
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How do the coronavirus vaccines differ?

How do the coronavirus vaccines differ?

Which COVID-19 vaccines have been developed so far? And how do they differ in their effectiveness?
ScienceJanuary 31, 202204:13 min
New Year's Eve — How to make resolutions for the new year: A broken cigarette on a calender with the notice: Stop smoking!

How to make resolutions for the new year

How to make resolutions for the new year

Every January, we plan great feats for the year — and often fail. Here's how to make your resolutions work out.
ScienceDecember 30, 2021
Coronavirus graffiti in Kenya

COVID-19 in Africa: Milder than expected — but why?

COVID-19 in Africa: Milder than expected — but why?

The COVID-19 pandemic has not hit Africa as badly as experts initially feared. Several theories have been put forth.
ScienceSeptember 14, 2020
A doctor handling syringes and vaccines

SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: What are we waiting for?

SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: What are we waiting for?

Developing an effective coronavirus vaccine in record time — is it possible?
ScienceSeptember 11, 2020
Pillen Malaria-Mittel Hydroxychloroquin

Coronavirus: Chloroquine does not help

Coronavirus: Chloroquine does not help

A new study could put an end to the long and heated debate about chloroquine as a remedy for SARS-CoV-2.
ScienceJuly 27, 2020
A hand holding a vitamin pill.

COVID-19 and Vitamin D: More help or hype?

COVID-19 and Vitamin D: More help or hype?

Healthy people have more vitamin D. But does that mean taking a supplement can make you healthier?
ScienceJuly 8, 2020
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