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Demystifying the Role of Sequencing in the Fight Against COVID-19

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021Reading Time: 4 minutes

We sat down with Dr. Alex van Belkum, the microbiologist at bioMérieux, to answer some questions about gene sequencing and why it’s important.

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Studies Find Substantial Under Detection of COVID-19 Cases in Countries Across the Globe

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021Reading Time: 3 minutes
Active COVID-19 Cases Map as of January 14, 2020. Source: Johns Hopkins University.

Under detection and underreporting are problematic for a variety of reasons. They make it more difficult to understand the true spread of the virus, which impacts everything from resource planning in healthcare systems to public policies designed to reduce infection spread.

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Emergence of B.1.1.7. Variant of SARS-CoV-2 Demonstrates the Importance of Genomic Surveillance

Posted on January 7, 2021January 8, 2021Reading Time: 2 minutes

Researchers say that the new variant is likely now spreading in the United States, but without robust national surveillance, it is difficult to know the extent.

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How Quality Control Testing Helps Ensure Vaccine Safety

Posted on January 5, 2021January 8, 2021Reading Time: 3 minutes

Releasing a vaccine to the public where it can make a positive impact on public health and individual lives is a complex process. Quality control testing is critical at every stage, from initial development to full-scale production, to make sure vaccines are as safe as possible.

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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020 Toolkit

November 23, 2020

Each year, healthcare organizations, schools, governments, companies, and communities around...

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COVID-19 and Antimicrobial Resistance: Dual Health Threats

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