Signs of Disease Introduction

May 04, 2020

Bacterial and viral DNA found among the remains of African slaves unearthed in Mexico suggests that the transatlantic slave trade may have also brought certain infectious diseases to the Americas, New Scientist reports.

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The Scan

Billion-Pound Sticking Point

The UK and the European Union have come to a sticking point in the negotiation of how the UK might remain involved in the Horizon Europe research program, the Guardian reports.

Advisors Push for More Data

The New York Times reports that experts pushed during a meeting of an FDA advisory board for the agency to require more safety data from SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trials.

Moderna Expects Early Trial Data Next Month

The Washington Post reports Moderna expects that it will have enough data on its candidate SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to submit to regulatory authorities by mid-November.

Science Papers Explore Contribution of ANXA11 to ALS, Role of Gut Microbiome in Autism Spectrum Disorder

In Science this week: ANXA11 variants affect calcium homeostasis and stress granule disassembly in ALS, and more.

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