[HTML][HTML] The evolution of SARS-CoV-2
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused millions of
deaths and substantial morbidity worldwide. Intense scientific effort to understand the …
deaths and substantial morbidity worldwide. Intense scientific effort to understand the …
[HTML][HTML] Toward a global virus genomic surveillance network
The COVID-19 pandemic galvanized the field of virus genomic surveillance, demonstrating
its utility for public health. Now, we must harness the momentum that led to increased …
its utility for public health. Now, we must harness the momentum that led to increased …
[HTML][HTML] Metagenomic surveillance uncovers diverse and novel viral taxa in febrile patients from Nigeria
Effective infectious disease surveillance in high-risk regions is critical for clinical care and
pandemic preemption; however, few clinical diagnostics are available for the wide range of …
pandemic preemption; however, few clinical diagnostics are available for the wide range of …
[HTML][HTML] Dispersal patterns and influence of air travel during the global expansion of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern
Summary The Alpha, Beta, and Gamma SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) co-
circulated globally during 2020 and 2021, fueling waves of infections. They were displaced …
circulated globally during 2020 and 2021, fueling waves of infections. They were displaced …
[HTML][HTML] Emergence and spread of two SARS-CoV-2 variants of interest in Nigeria
Identifying the dissemination patterns and impacts of a virus of economic or health
importance during a pandemic is crucial, as it informs the public on policies for containment …
importance during a pandemic is crucial, as it informs the public on policies for containment …
[HTML][HTML] A case for investment in clinical metagenomics in low-income and middle-income countries
Clinical metagenomics is the diagnostic approach with the broadest capacity to detect both
known and novel pathogens. Clinical metagenomics is costly to run and requires …
known and novel pathogens. Clinical metagenomics is costly to run and requires …
[HTML][HTML] SARS-CoV-2 Africa dashboard for real-time COVID-19 information
The SARS-CoV-2 Africa dashboard is an interactive tool that enables visualization of SARS-
CoV-2 genomic information in African countries. The customizable app allows users to …
CoV-2 genomic information in African countries. The customizable app allows users to …
[HTML][HTML] Variant-specific introduction and dispersal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in New York City–from Alpha to Omicron
Since the latter part of 2020, SARS-CoV-2 evolution has been characterised by the
emergence of viral variants associated with distinct biological characteristics. While the main …
emergence of viral variants associated with distinct biological characteristics. While the main …
[HTML][HTML] Molecular epidemiology and diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in Ethiopia, 2020–2022
A Sisay, D Tshiabuila, S van Wyk, A Tesfaye… - Genes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa and the sixth most affected by COVID-
19 on the continent. Despite having experienced five infection waves,> 499,000 cases, and …
19 on the continent. Despite having experienced five infection waves,> 499,000 cases, and …
Intra-vs. interhost evolution of SARS-CoV-2 driven by uncorrelated selection—the evolution thwarted
M Hou, J Shi, Z Gong, H Wen, Y Lan… - Molecular Biology …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
In viral evolution, a new mutation has to proliferate within the host (Stage I) in order to be
transmitted and then compete in the host population (Stage II). We now analyze the intrahost …
transmitted and then compete in the host population (Stage II). We now analyze the intrahost …