Africa joins the race to trace COVID-19 with genomics: Genomic sequencing can help in understanding viruses. Gio.tto/ShutterstockOne important aspect of managing emerging infections is identifying chains of transmission and assigned cases to clusters of infection. A case in point is South African trade union leader Zwelinzima Vavi, who spent a few days in hospital with the new … [Read more...] about Africa joins the race to trace COVID-19 with genomics | The Conversation
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Africa needs a heavy dose of investment in genomics research | The Conversation
Africa needs a heavy dose of investment in genomics research: With the right skills and infrastructure, Africa can boost its genomics research efforts. Dmytro Zinkevych/ShutterstockFor several months, my friend’s father lay helpless in one of Nairobi’s premier hospitals. There was no clear diagnosis. At one point, the attending doctor suggested he was suffering from … [Read more...] about Africa needs a heavy dose of investment in genomics research | The Conversation
