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Origins and evolutions of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant in the UK

In a new study, researchers presented the origins and evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.7 in the United Kingdom.

10 Mar 2022

Whole-genome sequencing for determination of factors associated with critical COVID-19

In a recent study published in the journal Nature as an early release unedited manuscript, researchers conducted whole genomic sequencing (WGS) to ascertain factors contributing to critical coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

8 Mar 2022

Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 transmission at Purdue University

Researchers performed genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in a university setting.

4 Mar 2022

Patterns of bat β-coronaviruses evolution

Researchers conduct an evolutionary analysis of SARS-CoV-2-related bat β-coronavirus genomes.

4 Mar 2022

Exploring Oxford nanopore technology-based on-site SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing

In a new study, researchers performed genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2-infected samples and aimed to identify the dominant variant, assess the mutation profile, and determine the sample-to-sequence turnover time.

1 Mar 2022

Impact of COVID-19 boosters on protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection in a highly vaccinated population

A recent study analyzed the impact of COVID-19 booster vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC in a vaccinated population.

1 Mar 2022

Clinical severity of patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the Omicron wave in South Africa

The study findings show that the Omicron-dominant fourth wave of COVID-19 reversed the rising SARS-CoV-2 cases and hospitalization trend seen in the previous three waves in South Africa.

25 Feb 2022

Machine learning model identifies factors that contribute to antibiotic resistance in recurrent infections

A machine learning model built with data from thousands of patients with wound infections and urinary tract infections identified the factors that contribute to antibiotic resistance in recurrent infections.

24 Feb 2022

AI model could be a low-cost, non-invasive option for thyroid cancer screening and staging

A new study finds that an artificial intelligence (AI) model incorporating multiple methods of machine learning accurately detects thyroid cancer and predicts pathological and genomic outcomes through analysis of routine ultrasound images.

24 Feb 2022

Omicron BA. 2 reinfections can occur shortly following BA.1 infection

Researchers investigated the probability of Omicron BA.2 reinfections following SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 initial infection by whole genomic sequencing in the period of dominance of these subvariants in Denmark.

24 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV 2 Omicron prevalent in vaccine breakthrough cases in Bahia, Brazil

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers performed genomic monitoring to estimate the magnitude and range of the different severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs) in SARS-CoV-2 reinfection cases among fully vaccinated individuals in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

23 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant rapidly takes over Delta viral strain in Norwegian households

Researchers compared the secondary attack rates SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants of concern in Norwegian households.

22 Feb 2022

Monitoring rise of SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater using genome sequencing

Researchers conduct genomic wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 following the emergence of the Alpha and Delta variants in the United Kingdom.

21 Feb 2022

Comparative transmission study of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variant in England

Researchers performed an epidemiological cohort study to assess differences in transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants in England.

21 Feb 2022

Faster transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in households compared to Alpha

Researchers assess how fast the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta variants transmit from transmission data in a household study.

17 Feb 2022

Government asks experts to inform the refresh of UK's Biological Security Strategy

The Government is today (Wednesday 16 February) asking for health and security experts to inform the refresh of the UK's Biological Security Strategy, which aims to protect the country from a range of biological threats, including emerging infectious diseases and potential misuse by hostile actors.

15 Feb 2022

Assessment of multiple sampling strategies to estimate SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological parameters

A new study estimated SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological parameters by using various sampling strategies on sequencing data of viral genomes.

9 Feb 2022

Protocol for a systematic review to evaluate the role of viral cultures for assessing airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers presented the protocol for a systematic review assessing viral cultures for airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

3 Feb 2022

England returns to Plan A following the success of booster rollout and falling Omicron infections

From 00:01 on Thursday 27th January England returned to Plan A measures following the huge success of the vaccination program and falling Omicron infections.

26 Jan 2022

In Portugal risk of hospitalization from Omicron is 75% lower than Delta

Researchers from Portugal reported a 75% risk reduction in hospitalizations for individuals infected with Omicron variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) compared to the Delta variant and a shorter length of stay and lower mortality if hospitalization does occur. Their paper is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server while undergoing peer review.

24 Jan 2022

Genomic Sequencing News and Research

Origins and evolutions of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant in the UK

Whole-genome sequencing for determination of factors associated with critical COVID-19

Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 transmission at Purdue University

Patterns of bat β-coronaviruses evolution

Exploring Oxford nanopore technology-based on-site SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing

Impact of COVID-19 boosters on protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection in a highly vaccinated population

Clinical severity of patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection during the Omicron wave in South Africa

Machine learning model identifies factors that contribute to antibiotic resistance in recurrent infections

AI model could be a low-cost, non-invasive option for thyroid cancer screening and staging

Omicron BA. 2 reinfections can occur shortly following BA.1 infection

SARS-CoV 2 Omicron prevalent in vaccine breakthrough cases in Bahia, Brazil

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant rapidly takes over Delta viral strain in Norwegian households

Monitoring rise of SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater using genome sequencing

Comparative transmission study of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variant in England

Faster transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in households compared to Alpha

Government asks experts to inform the refresh of UK's Biological Security Strategy

Assessment of multiple sampling strategies to estimate SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological parameters

Protocol for a systematic review to evaluate the role of viral cultures for assessing airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

England returns to Plan A following the success of booster rollout and falling Omicron infections

In Portugal risk of hospitalization from Omicron is 75% lower than Delta

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