Science May 23 What genetic sequencing can reveal about the secret lives of bees By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas
Science Jun 03 Researchers may have sequenced the ‘final unknown’ of the human genome The claim, if confirmed, surpasses the achievement laid out by leaders from the Human Genome Project and Celera Genomics in 2000. By Matthew Herper, STAT News
Health Apr 26 Could enhanced COVID tests help U.S. track virus variants? Genomic sequencing is the gold standard of virus surveillance. But souped-up diagnostic tests could help us monitor variants in real time. By Marion Renault, STAT
Health Apr 12 To track coronavirus variants, U.S. needs more genetic sequencing, scientists say The U.S. lags in testing coronavirus samples from COVID-19 patients, which can help track the spread of the virus and the emergence of new variants. But labs are ramping up this crucial surveillance. By Alexander Sundermann, Lee Harrison, Vaughn Cooper, The Conversation
Health Feb 17 COVID-19 bill would scale up ability to spot virus mutations Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress. By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press
Oct 21 With genome sequencing, some sick infants are getting a shot at healthy lives By Meghana Keshavan, STAT Scientists say the data show over and over that early diagnosis of genetic disorders not only saves lives, but can keep long-term health care costs down. Continue reading