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PLOS Papers on Lipid-Related Heart, Diabetes Variants in Finland; Zika Lipidome; Glioma Prognosis

In PLOS this week: heart disease and diabetes-linked protective protein-truncating variants, lipidome of newborns exposed to Zika, and more.

PLOS Papers on Rare Venous Thromboembolism Variant, Vector Mosquito LncRNAs, More

In PLOS this week: gene mutation linked to inherited venous thrombosis, lncRNA patterns in the Asian tiger mosquito, and more.

Genome Biology Reports on Aedes albopictus Genome, Ebola Virus Outcomes, Glioblastoma

In Genome Biology this week: improved reference genome for the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus, links between Ebola variants and outcomes, and more.

Ultra-Cheap, Sensitive DNA Nanoswitch Tech Developed for SARS-CoV-2 Detection
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The method uses standard lab equipment and the nanoswitches can be easily reconfigured and made in large batches at a cost of about $0.01 per reaction.

PNAS Papers on Zika Mutation, Inherited Hearing Loss, Bird Sources of Epidemic Influenza Segments

In PNAS this week: Zika virus mutation linked to increased transmission, variants associated with inherited hearing loss, and more.

Dec 16, 2019

Roche Applies CE Mark to Zika Screening Test

Oct 31, 2019

Sherlock Biosciences Aims to Create Dx Tool for 'Where Testing Should be Done, But Isn't'
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Oct 10, 2019

Broad Institute Researchers Develop CRISPR-Based Diagnostic, Antiviral Platform
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Aug 22, 2019

Unreported Zika Outbreak in Cuba Uncovered With Genomics, Travel Surveillance

Jun 18, 2019

Ontera Lands $983K IARPA Contract for Zika Genotyping Test

Mar 26, 2019

CDC, Group K Diagnostics Collaborate to Design, Evaluate Zika POC Test

Mar 21, 2019

Broad, Wyss Institute Researchers Launch CRISPR Dx Firm Sherlock Biosciences

Mar 7, 2019

Co-Diagnostics Gets CE-IVD Mark for Multiplex Zika, Dengue, Chikungunya Test

Nov 14, 2018

New Mosquito Genome Expected to Serve as Infectious Disease Resource

Nov 5, 2018

Protein Profiles Could ID Zika-Infected Pregnant Women at High Risk of Abnormal Births

Nov 1, 2018

RNA Virus Reservoir, Vector Predictions From Genome Data May Help Prevent Disease Outbreaks

Oct 26, 2018

New Zika Genomes From African, Asian Lineages Document Virus' Population Diversity

Oct 18, 2018

Co-Diagnostics Receives CE-IVD Marking for Zika Test

Aug 14, 2018

Grifols Gets FDA Clearance for Procleix Zika Virus Assay

Jul 6, 2018

FDA Revises Zika Virus Screening Guidance, Recommends Pooled Testing of Blood

May 24, 2018

Zika Virus Genomes Elucidate Disease Spread in Central America, Mexico

May 14, 2018

FDA Approves Additional Claim for Roche Zika Test

May 10, 2018

Zika Screening of Individual Blood Donations Costs $5M for Every Positive Result, Study Shows

May 9, 2018

Mammoth Biosciences Developing CRISPR-Based Disease Detection for At-Home, Hospital Use
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Apr 26, 2018

Broad Researchers Develop Protocol to Use CRISPR-Based Diagnostic Tool for Zika Testing

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US Booster Eligibility Decision

The US CDC director recommends that people at high risk of developing COVID-19 due to their jobs also be eligible for COVID-19 boosters, in addition to those 65 years old and older or with underlying medical conditions.

Arizona Bill Before Judge

The Arizona Daily Star reports that a judge weighing whether a new Arizona law restricting abortion due to genetic conditions is a ban or a restriction.

Additional Genes

Wales is rolling out new genetic testing service for cancer patients, according to BBC News.

Science Papers Examine State of Human Genomic Research, Single-Cell Protein Quantification

In Science this week: a number of editorials and policy reports discuss advances in human genomic research, and more.