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New, large sequence panel enables population genetics research in Africa

Geneticists have assembled the largest sets of African genomic data available to date, creating a resource that will help researchers understand the genetic structure of Africa as well as the effects of genetic variation on protein function and disease. The findings underscore the importance of including globally diverse participant cohorts in genetics research, and were […]

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Airport Security Trays Harbor More Viruses Than Toilets: Study

Researchers have revealed what carries the highest level of pathogens in the airport, and it is not found in the bathroom. In a new study, Niina Ikonen, from the the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare, and colleagues found that the plastic trays used at airport security checkpoints harbor the highest level of viruses […]