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    • Variant-specific introduction and dispersal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in New York City – from Alpha to Omicron 

      Dellicour, Simon; Hong, Samuel L.; Harkins, Gordon W. (Public Library of Science, 2023)
      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 research focus has centred on the ability ...

    • A view on genomic medicine activities in Africa: Implications for policy 

      Jongeneel, C. Victor; Kotze, Maritha J.; Kumuthini, Judit (Frontiers Media, 2022)
      Genomics policy development involves assessing a wide range of issues extending from specimen collection and data sharing to whether and howto utilize advanced technologies in clinical practice and public health initiatives. ...

    • Virome assembly and annotation: A surprise in the Namib Desert 

      Hesse, Uljana; Van Heusden, Peter; Kirby, Bronwyn; Olonade, Israel; van Zyl, Leonardo Joaquim; Trindade, Marla (Frontiers Research Foundation, 2017)
      Sequencing, assembly, and annotation of environmental virome samples is challenging. Methodological biases and differences in species abundance result in fragmentary read coverage; sequence reconstruction is further ...

    • The westward journey of alfalfa leaf curl virus 

      Davoodi, Zohreh; Bejerman, Nicolás; Richet, Cécile; Filloux, Denis; Harkins, Gordon W. (MDPI, 2018)
      Alfalfa leaf curl virus (ALCV), which causes severe disease symptoms in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) and is transmitted by the widespread aphid species, Aphis craccivora Koch, has been found throughout the Mediterranean ...

    • Whole-genome sequencing for an enhanced understanding of genetic variation among South Africans 

      Choudhury, Ananyo; Christoffels, Alan; Gamieldien, Junaid; Sefid-Dashti, Mahjoubeh J. (Nature Publishing Group, 2017)
      The Southern African Human Genome Programme is a national initiative that aspires to unlock the unique genetic character of southern African populations for a better understanding of human genetic diversity. In this pilot ...