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February 2021 in “Open Forum Infectious Diseases” African Americans faced worse COVID-19 outcomes due to a mix of social, environmental, and biological factors.
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July 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin protects the skin by scavenging free radicals and repairing DNA damage.