
12/21/2020
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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Common variants at 21q22.3 locus influence MX1 gene expression and susceptibility to severe COVID-19
I Andolfo et al, MEDRXIV, December 20, 2020
Mutant coronavirus in the United Kingdom sets off alarms but its importance remains unclear
K Kupferschmidt, Science December 20, 2020
The lightning-fast quest for COVID vaccines — and what it means for other diseases
The speedy approach used to tackle SARS-CoV-2 could change the future of vaccine science
P Ball, Nature News, December 18, 2-2-
Difficult trade-offs in response to COVID-19: the case for open and inclusive decision making.
Norheim Ole F et al. Nature medicine 2020 Dec
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Interim Recommendation for Use of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine — United States, December 2020
SE Oliver et al, MMWR, December 20, 2020
Covid-19: New coronavirus variant is identified in UK
J Wise, BMJ, December 16, 2020
The Coronavirus Is Mutating. What Does That Mean for Us?
Officials in Britain and South Africa claim new variants are more easily transmitted. There’s a lot more to the story, scientists say.
A Mandavilli, NY Times, December 20, 2020
Recurrent pregnancy loss
E Dimitriadis et al, Nature DIs Primers, December 2020
Advancing digital health: FDA innovation during COVID-19
K Kadakia et al, NPJ Digital Medicine, December 2020
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