University of Oslo
Whole-Genome Sequencing Approach Enables Simultaneous Surveillance of Hospital-Associated Pathogens
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Described in a proof-of-concept study, the method demonstrated the potential utility of pan-pathogen sequencing for monitoring hospital-associated infections.
Multiple Plague Pathogen Introductions to Europe Proposed by Genomic, Other Evidence
Yersinia pestis may have arrived in Europe multiple times based on an analysis of microbial genome sequences, archeological, epidemiological, and other data.
Ancient Plague Genomes Point to Sources of Outbreaks in Europe After Black Death Pandemic
By sequencing Yersinia pestis isolates from several 14th to 18th century sites, researchers characterized a Second Plague lineage and proposed a reservoir for it.
Psychiatric Disorders, Body Mass Index Share Genetic Loci, Study Finds
Some of these shared loci were associated with higher BMI, but some were linked to lower BMI, particularly those also linked to schizophrenia.
Medieval Plague Genomes Help Retrace Pandemic's Routes
Using newly sequenced and existing plague genomes, researchers saw signs that the Second Plague Pandemic may have involved multiple introductions to Europe.