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ATCC Genome Portal

ATCC has launched its ATCC Genome Portal, a publicly available database of reference-quality genome sequences that are matched to authenticated ATCC biological materials. Integrating low-passaged materials, standardized next-generation sequencing, and a hybrid assembly approach, the tool produces complete reference-quality genomes by combining highly accurate short reads with ultra-long reads. ATCC said that it has launched the portal with an initial 250 genome sequences of widely used bacterial strains.

The Scan

RNA Editing in Octopuses Seems to Help Acclimation to Shifts in Water Temperature

A paper in Cell reports that octopuses use RNA editing to help them adjust to different water temperatures.

Topical Compound to Block EGFR Inhibitors May Ease Skin Toxicities, Study Finds

A topical treatment described in Science Translational Medicine may limit skin toxicities seen with EGFR inhibitor therapy.

Dozen Genetic Loci Linked to Preeclampsia Risk in New GWAS

An analysis of genome-wide association study data in JAMA Cardiology finds genetic loci linked to preeclampsia that have ties to blood pressure.

Cancer Survival Linked to Mutational Burden in Pan-Cancer Analysis

A pan-cancer paper appearing in JCO Precision Oncology suggests tumor mutation patterns provide clues for predicting cancer survival that are independent of other prognostic factors.