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Study reveals chromosome-level changes that relate to drug resistance in melanoma

Precision therapies targeting melanoma and other cancers have improved patient survival, but tumors often stop responding to drugs, and recent studies point to changes in DNA – both inside and outside chromosomes – as a driving factor in tumor genesis as well as in treatment resistance.

20 Dec 2021

Researchers predict 200% increase in European coronavirus cases as Omicron spreads

New algorithms predict how the Omicron variant will spread across 27 countries in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

20 Dec 2021

Surveillance key to dealing with novel SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers critically evaluate the performance of public health surveillance systems in detecting COVID-19 community outbreaks in Australia.

14 Dec 2021

Characteristics of vaccine breakthroughs in fully vaccinated individuals in France with delta variant

In a recent observational study, scientists have described the characteristics of VBIs in fully vaccinated individuals in France.

13 Dec 2021

New tool to help map immune escape with SARS-CoV-2 mutations

A new study discusses a computational program that can be used to substitute for actual experimental evidence of the biologic impact of new mutations.

12 Dec 2021

LSHTM's new modeling estimates the potential impact of omicron in England

New modeling from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine suggests the Omicron variant has the potential to cause a wave of transmission in England that could lead to higher levels of cases and hospitalizations than those seen during January 2021, if additional control measures are not taken.

12 Dec 2021

Possible impact of spike protein mutations on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

The current study not only analyses the mutations in the Omicron spike variant but classifies various combinations of spike mutations into groups.

7 Dec 2021

CDC working with public health authorities to investigate confirmed case of COVID-19 caused by Omicron

CDC is working with the Minnesota Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to investigate a confirmed case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant.

2 Dec 2021

Study explores the emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant across Brazil

Brazilian researchers aim to determine the emergence and spread of the Delta VOC in different regions in Brazil.

2 Dec 2021

First U.S. case of omicron variant detected in California

The California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health have confirmed that a recent case of COVID-19 among an individual in California was caused by the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529).

1 Dec 2021

COVID vaccines effectively reduce outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 alpha and delta viruses in households

A team of UK-based scientists has recently evaluated the effectiveness of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines in preventing household transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in England.

28 Nov 2021

AI and whole genome sequencing improve quick detection of infectious disease outbreaks

By coupling machine learning with whole genome sequencing, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University scientists greatly improved the quick detection of infectious disease outbreaks within a hospital setting over traditional methods for tracking outbreaks.

17 Nov 2021

Surveillance approaches to monitor the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in a fully vaccinated population

Researchers at the University of Calgary Health Technology Assessment Unit investigated scientific evidence on various surveillance and testing methods to monitor the presence of the virus in a vaccinated population.

10 Nov 2021

Increase in SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Irish HCWs during third wave of pandemic

Healthcare workers and people they live with are at an increased risk of contracting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Hospital healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide have been found to have a higher number of SARS-CoV-2 infections and higher antibody seroprevalence compared to the general population.

8 Nov 2021

Genomic Sequencing News and Research

Study reveals chromosome-level changes that relate to drug resistance in melanoma

Researchers predict 200% increase in European coronavirus cases as Omicron spreads

Surveillance key to dealing with novel SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Characteristics of vaccine breakthroughs in fully vaccinated individuals in France with delta variant

New tool to help map immune escape with SARS-CoV-2 mutations

LSHTM's new modeling estimates the potential impact of omicron in England

Possible impact of spike protein mutations on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

CDC working with public health authorities to investigate confirmed case of COVID-19 caused by Omicron

Study explores the emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant across Brazil

First U.S. case of omicron variant detected in California

COVID vaccines effectively reduce outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 alpha and delta viruses in households

AI and whole genome sequencing improve quick detection of infectious disease outbreaks

Surveillance approaches to monitor the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in a fully vaccinated population

Increase in SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Irish HCWs during third wave of pandemic

Washington University School of Medicine receives $17 million to address disparities in cancers

Transmission of COVID-19 from pet parent to pet documented for first time in the U.S.

Curious case of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in a dog

Clinical assay validation for SARS-CoV-2 sequencing using Swift Biosciences amplicon panel

Pathway preferential estrogens may be a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy, study shows

Researchers identify the genetic changes responsible for drug resistance in tuberculosis

Sequencing & Genomics: Elevating Science and Healthcare eBook

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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