The Scan
Searching for More Codes
NPR reports that the US Department of Justice has accused an insurance and a data mining company of fraud.
Genome Biology Papers on GWAS Fine-Mapping Method, COVID-19 Susceptibility, Rheumatoid Arthritis
In Genome Biology this week: integrative fine-mapping approach, analysis of locus linked to COVID-19 susceptibility and severity, and more.
Not Yet a Need
An international group including WHO and FDA officials says most people do not yet need a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster, according to the New York Times.
Colossal Gets Mammoth Funds
A startup from Harvard's George Church that aims to bring back the woolly mammoth has raised $15 million in funding, GenomeWeb reports.
PNAS Papers on Peanut Genetics, Acute Kidney Injury Protection, Colorectal Cancer Carcinogenesis
In PNAS this week: wild peanut genes uncovered in crops, protection from kidney injury, and more.
Robocall for Testing Fraud
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette warns that a robocall is offering free genetic testing for cancer or heart disease as part of a Medicare scam.
Off to Get More Floss
The oral microbiome might have a greater effect on severe gum disease than genetics, according to the Washington Post.
So Many Preprints
The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted the use of preprint servers in the biological sciences, The Scientist writes.
PLOS Papers on Y-Chromosome Sequencing, Blood Methylation Markers, CLL Mutations
In PLOS this week: Y-chromosome-specific sequencing strategy, smoking-linked blood methylation profiles improve BMI predictions, and more.