Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More variants but delta still dominates
A new variant of COVID-19 detected in South Africa known as B.1.1.529 has caused flight bans and a scramble to determine vaccine efficacy.
Nov 26, 2021
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News tagged with family tree
Genetics
New tools enable rapid analysis of coronavirus sequences and tracking of variants
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred genomic surveillance of viruses on an unprecedented scale, as scientists around the world use genome sequencing to track the spread of new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The rapid accumulation ...
May 10, 2021
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Genetics
First US murder trial using DNA, family tree evidence
A truck driver implicated by his DNA and family tree in a double murder more than 30 years after the crime will face trial this week in the first case using a revolutionary investigative technique.
Jun 14, 2019
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Health
Family medical history can inform decisions about your health care
Family medical history can serve as a roadmap for our health, so it's important information to share with your primary care physician. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine explains what to know before your next primary ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Genetics
Scientists fingerprint single cancer cells to map cancer's family tree
A new method to take the DNA fingerprint of individual cancer cells is uncovering the true extent of cancer's genetic diversity, new research reveals.
Nov 18, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Genomic fingerprinting' helps us trace coronavirus outbreaks. What is it and how does it work?
If you had told me in January that "genomics" would become a buzzword in 2020, I'd have thought you were crazy.
Jul 21, 2020
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Genetics
Cousin took a DNA test? Courts could use it to argue you are more likely to commit crimes
How similar do you think you are to your second cousin? Or your estranged great aunt?
Jan 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
XBB and BQ.1: what we know about these two omicron 'cousins'
In late October, the UK Health Security Agency assigned variant designations to two new omicron "grandchildren": BQ.1 and XBB. This means they will be monitored by health authorities, but are not at this stage regarded as ...
Nov 14, 2022
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Medical research
Origins of germ cell tumors suggest possible opportunities for future treatment
Researchers have studied the root of germ cell tumors and revealed molecular signatures that could help guide the course of treatment in the future. New research has detailed the origins of germ cell tumors, which are derived ...
Aug 11, 2022
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Immunology
Candles, trees, pets: All holiday hazards for kids with asthma
Kids are home for the holidays, but the wonders of the season can pose problems for children with asthma.
Dec 21, 2023
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