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Genomic Sequencing
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Enhancing Pathogen Genome Sequencing for Future Pandemic Preparedness
the health strategistknowledge platform Joaquim Cardoso MSc. Chief Research and Strategy Officer (CRSO), Chief Editor and Senior Advisor August…
Covid has accelerated genomic sequencing in Asia and Africa – from dengue to Ebola
This is a republication of the paper “COVID spurs boom in genome sequencing for infectious diseases”, publishe in…
Clinical Whole Genome Sequencing — (1) Cost has dropped from $ 300 million to $ 100 , (2) time from sample to interpretation reduced to an impressive 3 hours!
Health Systems Transformation (HST)Research Institute and Knowledge Portal Joaquim Cardoso MSc*Chief Researcher, Editor and Strategy OfficerNovember 13, 2022*MSc…
The Era of Fast, Cheap Genome Sequencing Is Here
Site editor: Joaquim Cardoso MSc.The Health Strategist — Journal: research, strategy and implementationSeptember 29, 2022 Executive Summary: Key messages: Illumina…
With infections still surging, countries needs to invest in Genomic Sequencing to prepare for the next variants – Botswana and South Africa are doing it!
This is a republication of the article below, with the title above, highlighting the message in question. Genomic…
Omicron blindspots: why it’s hard to track coronavirus variants
Researchers are rapidly sequencing the genomes of virus samples worldwide, but shortcomings in the global surveillance system make…
Who is Tulio de Oliveira - The Brazilian awarded by Nature as 1 of the 10 people who helped shape science in 2021?
The Brazilian Scientist, and bioinformatician in South Africa that helped to identify troubling variants of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.…
Misinformation alarms Francis Collins -the Genome Project leader , among others - as he leaves top NIH job
The genome project leader reflects on his 12 years at the helm of a juggernaut biomedical agency, and…
Whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis of rare diseases and shortens diagnostic journeys for patients, according to world first study
Genomics EnglandPosted on November 10, 2021 Key message Incredible — findings from UK’s 100,000 Genomes Pilot show that whole genome…
Omicron is spreading around the world (Will we develop Genomic Sequencing this time, for early surveillance?)
The EconomistNov 29th 2021 Editor’s note (December 3rd): This article was updated to include our live tracker of Omicron…
