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First multi-whole-genome study of IBD in African Americans

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Anaylsis shows different genetic risk landscape for IBD In African Americans, the genetic risk landscape for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is very different from that of people with European ancestry, according to results of the first whole-genome study of IBD in African Americans.

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Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union tracks strains of SARS-CoV-2

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15, 2020 — Initial findings reported by the Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union (ACGU) suggest that following Arizona’s first reported case of COVID-19 in late January, the state experienced no cases that went undetected […]. — Sept.

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FDA Approvals: Therapies for Lupus, MS, Cancer and a Genomic Alteration in Pigs

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When Pigs Fly Allergy-friendly. The week began with big news from the field of genomics, as the FDA on Monday approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in pigs that could reduce potential allergic reactions when porcine materials are used for medical purposes in humans.

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Valneva eyes first place in chikungunya vaccine race

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VLA1553 was found in the antibody persistence study to be as effective in older patients aged 65 and over as younger adults, and there were no safety concerns with the vaccine – a live, attenuated shot created by deleting part of the chikungunya virus genome. The post Valneva eyes first place in chikungunya vaccine race appeared first on.

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FDA Approves First-of-its-Kind Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs for Both Human Food, Potential Therapeutic Uses

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs, referred to as GalSafe pigs, which may be used for food or human therapeutics. SILVER SPRING, Md. , 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. In the U.S.,

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SARS-CoV-2 mutations do not appear to increase transmissibility

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The analysis of virus genomes from over 46,000 people with COVID-19 from 99 countries is published today in Nature Communications. None of the mutations currently documented in the SARS-CoV-2 virus appear to increase its transmissibility in humans, according to a study led by UCL researchers.

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Oxford Nanopore makes stellar debut on UK stock market

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The debut – raising upwards of £350 million from new shares – is the largest IPO for a UK biotech company since allergy drug specialist Circassia in 2014. Chief technology officer Clive Brown is also sitting on a £10 million stake.