computational biology
Members of the HCA consortium published around 40 new papers outlining their progress in characterizing cellular features across tissues, organs, and other biological systems.
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Genomes Provide Resistance, Outcome Clues
With genome sequences for 1,960 clinical isolates, researchers searched for small to large M. tuberculosis genetic variants influencing drug resistance and patient outcomes.
Nucleome Therapeutics Collaborating With J&J to Identify Target Genes in Autoimmune Diseases
The companies will study genetic associations linked to autoimmune diseases to identify target genes as well as patients most likely to respond to therapy.
Human Microbiome Analysis Reveals Peptide Antibiotic Candidates
Researchers computationally analyzed human microbiome metagenomic datasets to identify peptides or proteins with activity against pathogenic bacteria.
Viral Transmission Study Sees Signs of Extensive Human-to-Animal Spread
Using sequence data, researchers find viruses can jump between humans and animals, and vice versa, with those with broad host ranges more likely to make a swap.