World's largest resource of genome variation data on malaria parasites released

Published on February 25, 2021

This open data release represents the world's largest resource of genomic data on malaria parasite evolution and drug resistance. It provides benchmark data on parasite genome variation that is needed in the search for new drugs and vaccines, and in the development of surveillance tools for malaria control and elimination. News Medical

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Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 Vaccine in a Nationwide Mass Vaccination Setting in Israel

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