This Week in PLOS

Dec 21, 2015

In PLOS Genetics, a University of Hawaii-led team traces an inherited cancer syndrome in four apparently unrelated families from different parts of the US back to a German couple born in the 1700s.

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The Scan

WHO Panel Announced

The World Health Organization has announced the members of its gene-editing committee, according to NPR.

Research Reproducibility Scores

DARPA is working on developing algorithms that gauge the credibility of research findings, Wired reports.

Tests for All Diagnosed

The American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends all women diagnosed with breast cancer be offered genetic testing, the Washington Post says.

This Week in Science

In Science this week: comparison of modern, historical rabbit exomes uncovers parallel evolution after myxoma virus exposure; and more.

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