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Nov 06, 2020

Science Papers Describe Influence of Nutrient Availability on Marine Genomes, Single-Cell Seasquirt Study

In Science this week: environmental influences on the protein-coding genome of marine microbes, and more.

Nov 06, 2020

Sent Out Anyway

NPR reports that CDC officials were aware of problems with its initial SARS-CoV-2 test before the test was sent out.

Nov 06, 2020

Angelman Gene Therapy Trial Paused

Spectrum reports that a clinical trial of a gene therapy for Angelman syndrome is on hold.

Nov 06, 2020

In Minks, In People

Denmark reacts to a mutated SARS-CoV-2 strain found among minks also being detected in a dozen people, the Associated Press reports.

Nov 05, 2020

Tracing the Viral Ties

Stuff reports that genomic testing has linked a case of COVID-19 affecting a New Zealand healthcare worker to a quarantined group.

Nov 05, 2020

Scientists' Ballot Outcomes

Science reports on how scientists running for office in the US have fared in the election, though some results are still being counted

Nov 05, 2020

Test for Both

The Associated Press reports South Korea has approved a test that detects both the SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal influenza viruses.

Nov 05, 2020

Nature Papers Present Gala Apple Genome, Genome Analysis Tracks Coronavirus Spread in Israel, More

In Nature this week: sequence of the Gala apple and two of its wild relatives, analysis of SARS-CoV-2 genomes highlights role of US travelers and superspreaders in transmission in Israel, and more.

Nov 04, 2020

Most of Slovakia Tested

Slovakia tested about two-thirds of its population for SARS-CoV-2 last weekend, finding just more than 1 percent of the population was positive, NPR reports.

Nov 04, 2020

Seems to Support

According to Stat News, US regulators appear to have a favorable view of Biogen's Alzheimer's disease therapy.

Nov 04, 2020

Needs 'Careful Scrutiny'

The Guardian reports that AstraZeneca and Oxford University's coronavirus vaccine will likely not be ready for distribution by late December.

Nov 04, 2020

Cell Studies on SARS-CoV-2 Spread in the South, Disease Severity Indicators, COVID-19 Pathogenesis

In Cell this week: SARS-CoV-2 evolution and spread in North Carolina, protein and other features that distinguish mild and severe COVID-19, and more.

Nov 03, 2020

All of Liverpool

A pilot program for mass COVID-19 testing is to start in Liverpool, Sky News reports.

Nov 03, 2020

Many Asymptomatic Individuals Missed

An analysis suggests rapid SARS-CoV-2 tests may have drawbacks under real-world conditions, the New York Times reports.

Nov 03, 2020

Checking the Blood for Alzheimer's

The Scientist reports a blood test for Alzheimer's disease is now available in many US states.

Nov 03, 2020

PNAS Papers on Nipah Virus, Mammalian Brain Glycome Profiles, Hodgkin Lymphoma Screen

In PNAS this week: genetic diversity and more among Nipah viruses, glycome expression study of the brain, and more.

Nov 02, 2020

Glimpse into the White House Cluster

The New York Times had geneticists sequence SARS-CoV-2 samples from two journalists who contracted the virus while covering the White House.

Nov 02, 2020

Ransomware Warning Issued

Three US agencies warn of ransomware attacks aimed at hospitals, CBS News reports.

Nov 02, 2020

Variants Here and There

The Guardian writes that researchers are examining whether small genetic changes account for the different COVID-19 disease courses people experience.

Nov 02, 2020

PLOS Papers on Muscle Regenerative Cells, Diabetic Retinopathy, Malaria Parasite Populations

In PLOS this week: gene expression in muscle stem cells, blood metabolomic study of diabetic retinopathy complications, and more.

Oct 30, 2020

Virus Variant From Spain Now Across UK

The strain now accounts for about 80 percent of cases in Wales and Scotland, and about half of cases in England, the Guardian reports.

Oct 30, 2020

Funds Sought for Vaccine Distribution

The Washington Post reports that US states and territories are seeking more funding for the distribution of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.

Oct 30, 2020

Unexpected Loss

A new study suggests that using CRISPR to edit human embryonic DNA can lead to the loss of whole chromosomes, as the Associated Press reports.

Oct 30, 2020

Science Papers on Long Human-Canine Relationship, Population History of Early East Asians, More

In Science this week: ancient dog genomes highlight long ties with humans, genomic analysis of 40,000-year-old early East Asian individual, and more.

Oct 29, 2020

Circumventing that Pesky Poison

NPR reports that some insect pests are now becoming resistant to Bt crops.

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Germany to Increase Viral Sequencing

Reuters reports that Germany is seeking to sequence 5 percent of patient samples that test positive for SARS-CoV-2.

Getting Used to It

23andMe and Medscape say primary care physicians are increasingly more comfortable with discussing direct-to-consumer genetic testing results.

Green Access at Science

The publisher of the Science family of journals will allow some authors to place peer-reviewed versions of their papers into publicly accessible repositories.

Science Papers Examine Chronic Kidney Disease GWAS, Pneumonia Microbiome

In Science this week: analysis of genome-wide association studies of chronic kidney disease, and more.

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