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09/05/2020

Hot Topics of the Day are picked by experts to capture the latest information and publications on public health genomics and precision health for various diseases and health topics. Sources include published scientific literature, reviews, blogs and popular press articles.

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Microbe tests in the NIH Genetic Testing Registry
NIH Genetic Testing Registry, September 2020 Brand

GTR now has tests for microbes like for SARS-CoV-2 to diagnose COVID-19. Scope includes pathogen-specific genetic tests; panels to identify pathogens; tests that assess viral load; serologic tests for detection of antibodies and antigens to determine prior exposure.

Next-generation sequencing of newborn screening genes: the accuracy of short-read mapping
C Trier et al, NPJ Genomic Medicine, September 3, 2020

We examine a 158 gene screening panel directly relevant to newborn screening and identify gene regions where read mapping is affected by homologous genomic regions at different read lengths. We also determine that the patient’s ethnic background does not have a widespread impact on mapping accuracy or coverage.

Addressing Sickle Cell Disease: A Strategic Plan and Blueprint for Action
NASEM event, September 10, 2020

On September 10, 2020, join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a webinar releasing a new report on sickle cell disease (SCD) in the U.S. and discussing a strategic plan and blueprint for improving care and outcomes for individuals with SCD.

A molecular trap against COVID-19
BJ Dekosky, Science, September 4, 2020


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