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New Studies of B.1.1.7
CNN reports that two new studies suggest the B.1.1.7 SARS-CoV-2 variant may be more transmissible, but may not lead to more severe disease.
Science Papers Explore Genetic, Other Drivers of Lung Alveolus Formation; Previously Unknown Eye Color Loci
In Science this week: single-cell analysis of lung alveolus formation, and more.
Eye Color GWAS Leads to 50 New Loci, Underscoring Trait's Complexity
A genome-wide association study in almost 193,000 Europeans led to 61 eye color-related loci, some of which also influence iris pigmentation of Asian individuals.
Nature Papers Describe Future Path for Human Genomic Research, Method to Analyze RNA Structure With Nanopore Sequencing, More
In Nature this week: a framework for future human genomic research, PORE-cupine approach to study RNA structure using nanopore sequencing, and more.
Host Genetic, Environmental Factors Influence Composition of Urinary Tract Microbiome
Researchers analyzed the urinary tract microbiomes of 1,600 older women to find it is distinct from the microbiomes of nearby body sites.