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Who is funding this research?

The story mentions scientists at the University of Oxford are conducting this trial, a leading institution in medical research. Large-scale trials like this require significant funding, often from government bodies, charities, or pharmaceutical companies, to cover the costs of research, participant care, and drug development.

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