December 19, 2021 America Is Not Ready for Omicron Ed Yong The Atlantic The new variant poses a far graver threat at the collective level than the individual one—the kind of test that the U.S. has repeatedly failed.
December 5, 2021 Charting Changes in a Pathogen’s Genome Yields Clues about its Past and Hints about its Future Claire Guinat, Etthel Windels, Sarah Nadeau The Conversation Small errors incorporated into the genome when a pathogen copies itself offer clues to reconstruct chains of transmission and learn about epidemic dynamics along the way.
February 28, 2021 A New Coronavirus Variant Is Spreading in New York, Researchers Report Apoorva Mandavilli New York Times The variant contains a mutation thought to help the virus dodge the immune system, scientists said.
January 10, 2021 As Coronavirus Mutates, the World Stumbles Again to Respond Matt Apuzzo, Selam Gebrekidan and Apoorva Mandavilli The New York Times A South African tip led to the discovery of mutations around the world. With infections skyrocketing, “it’s a race against time.”
December 27, 2020 South Africa Hits 1 Million Coronavirus Cases as New Variant Spreads Rapidly Guardian staff and agencies The Guardian President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to announce new restrictions in attempt to slow the surge
May 8, 2016 Here's How Gut Microbes Train Your Immune System to Dodge Disease Beth Mole Ars Technica Gut dwellers signal immune cells to stay calm and dial down inflammation.
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