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Study: Genome charaterization based on the Spike-614 and NS8-84 loci of SARS-CoV-2 reveals two major onsets of the COVID-19 pandemic. Image Credit: peterschreiber.media/Shutterstock

New study describes two possible major outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Chinese scientists have analyzed millions of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) genomes and identified two main genetic drivers of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Study: Genome characterization based on SARS-CoV-2 loci Spike-614 and NS8-84 reveals two major outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Image Credit: peterschreiber.media/Shutterstock The study is currently available on …

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A harmless pathogen takes on harmful characteristics

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Researchers conducting a whole genome sequencing study in South Africa have uncovered another frightening layer to the rise of resistant bacteria around the world, this time in the food processing industry. According to the study, not only are deadly bacteria developing resistance, but now previously “harmless” species of bacteria are also adapting potentially harmful characteristics. …

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Study: Malaria outbreak in Laos driven by a selective sweep for Plasmodium falciparum kelch13 R539T mutants: a genetic epidemiology analysis. Image Credit: PPK_studio / Shutterstock.com

2020-2021 Laos malaria outbreak likely caused by multidrug-resistant strains of P. falciparum

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A recent study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases review describes the genetic epidemiology and dynamics of the parasite Plasmodium falciparum responsible for malaria outbreaks in Attapeu Province, Laos, during the 2020-2021 malaria season. Study: Laos malaria epidemic caused by a selective sweep of Plasmodium falciparum kelch13 R539T mutants: a genetic epidemiological analysis. Image Credit: …

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Study: Viral genetic determinants of prolonged respiratory syncytial virus infection among infants in a healthy term birth cohort. Image Credit: ART_ur / Shutterstock.com

Researchers identify new RSV variant associated with prolonged infection

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A new The Journal of Infectious Diseases The study examines pathogen or host genetic risk factors for RSV infection and whether certain viral variants are associated with prolonged infection. Study: Viral genetic determinants of prolonged respiratory syncytial virus infection in infants from a healthy term birth cohort. Image Credit: ART_ur / Shutterstock.com Transmission of RSV …

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