The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are the first of their kind to use mRNA. This week on the New England News Collaborative podcast NEXT, how this new experimental technology could help fight diseases like cancer and cystic fibrosis. Plus, some of the challenges of vaccine distribution in New England. And a new podcast, “Anything For Selena,” explores the Mexican American pop star’s legacy and what it shows us about belonging in America.