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Plasmid Transfer Let Cholera Pathogen in Yemen Become Multidrug Resistant, Study Suggests

By analyzing genome sequences for 260 Vibrio cholerae isolates from an outbreak in Yemen, researchers identified a persistent drug resistance plasmid in the cholera pathogen.

Genomic Study of Argentinian Cholera Outbreak Finds Differences Between Endemic, Epidemic Bacteria

The analysis further discovered that endemic cholera strains in Argentina were more diverse, a finding that could inform outbreak control efforts.

Cholera Genome From World War I Soldier Reveals New Features of Pathogen

Researchers found a potential alternative toxin, as well as antibiotic resistance genes, in a newly-sequenced Vibrio cholerae strain from a British WWI soldier.

Purdue Spinout OmniVis Commercializing Smartphone-Based Cholera Test
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OmniVis is developing the assay for cholera detection in environmental samples while the lab that created it is working toward a paper-based HIV test.

Cholera Strain Behind Epidemic in Yemen Sequenced

The cholera epidemic in Yemen is caused by astrain with an unusual antimicrobial resistance phenotype that belongs to a sublineage from South Asia.

Jun 25, 2018

Cholera Sequencing Uncovers Multiple Strains Circulating in Bangladesh

Nov 9, 2017

Genome Sequencing Sheds Light on Cholera Lineages Contributing to Outbreaks

Nov 15, 2016

Current Pandemic Cholera Strain Developed in Six Stages, Study Finds

Oct 23, 2015

Mediven's MDx Tests Get CE-IVD Mark

Jan 2, 2015

RNA-seq Study of Cholera Pathogen Connects Bacteria-Killing Mechanism to Horizontal Gene Transfer
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Nov 6, 2014

Genomics in the Journals Nov 6, 2014

Jan 9, 2014

Genomics in the Journals: 2014.01.09

Jul 3, 2013

Genomics in the Journals: 2013.07.03

Jul 2, 2013

Genomic Analysis of Haiti Cholera Strains Indicate Limited Ability to Acquire New Genes

Nov 20, 2012

Structural Genomics Consortia Land up to $52M from NIAID

Dec 14, 2010

PacBio, Collaborators Sequence Haitian Cholera Strain to Pinpoint Origin; Sequencing Completed in Two Days
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Positive Framing of Genetic Studies Can Spark Mistrust Among Underrepresented Groups

Researchers in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances report that how researchers describe genomic studies may alienate potential participants.

Small Study of Gene Editing to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

In a Novartis-sponsored study in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that a CRISPR-Cas9-based treatment targeting promoters of genes encoding fetal hemoglobin could reduce disease symptoms.

Gut Microbiome Changes Appear in Infants Before They Develop Eczema, Study Finds

Researchers report in mSystems that infants experienced an enrichment in Clostridium sensu stricto 1 and Finegoldia and a depletion of Bacteroides before developing eczema.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Specificity Enhanced With Stem Cell Editing

A study in Nature suggests epitope editing in donor stem cells prior to bone marrow transplants can stave off toxicity when targeting acute myeloid leukemia with immunotherapy.