Abstract: Variant calling, which identifies genomic differences relative to a reference genome, is critical for understanding disease mechanisms, identifying therapeutic targets, and advancing ...

This year’s flu season is shaping up to be a nasty one—driven by a new variant of the influenza virus that may be able to slip past our vaccine defenses. A mutated form of the influenza A strain H3N2 ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) — If you or a family member have recently come down with the flu, you are far from alone. According to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week, ...

Boehringer Ingelheim has unveiled its second kidney-focused collaboration in recent weeks, this time penning a deal worth over $120 million biobucks with genomics-focused Variant Bio. The alliance ...

Americans are being urged to be extra vigilant this winter, as a suite of influenza A mutations has created a dominant virus strain that's spreading more rapidly and evading our natural and ...

A new variant called subclade K is making up a majority of flu cases. As flu activity continues to increase in the U.S., public health experts have been urging Americans to get vaccinated to protect ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

(NEXSTAR) – New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shows a massive spike in flu activity nationwide. In just one week, between Dec. 20 and Dec. 27, the country ...

A new flu variant fueling a fast-paced rise in cases across the state has brought with it some symptoms unlike those many have come to associate with the virus. As cases reach "very high" levels in ...

We are entering peak flu season, and a new variant known as subclade k is spreading quickly across the country, driving a sharp rise in illness and hospitalizations. Public health officials say this ...

If it feels like everyone is getting the flu, you're not imagining it. This is shaping up to be another severe flu season. That's why it's important to take advantage of every tool we have to keep the ...

Carolyn Jenkins is a voracious consumer of film and television. She graduated from Long Island University with an MFA in Screenwriting and Producing where she learned the art of character, plot, and ...