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  Scientific detective work reveals important clues in case of rare Ebola relapse in Central Africa

  An international team, including scientists from Scripps Research, helped find answers after a man became sick for a second time with Ebola and sparked a transmission chain of more than 90 cases.

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  B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19 virus spreading rapidly in United States

  A genetic analysis of virus samples suggests that the UK-originating variant, which is 40-50 percent more transmissible, entered the country in late November 2020.

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  Experts call for streamlined lab tests of SARS-CoV-2 variants to spot worrisome features

  Rapid genetic sequencing of COVID-19 virus samples isn’t enough; standardized lab tests are needed to understand potential mutations that may boost infectiousness or enable immune evasion.

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  Through ‘All of Us’ program, Scripps Research launches wearable technology study to accelerate precision medicine

  Scientists will distribute 10,000 Fitbit devices in an effort to understand study participant engagement.

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  Scripps Research tracks prevalence of new COVID-19 variants with daily reports on Outbreak.info

  To drive global research efforts, the Center for Viral Systems Biology at Scripps Research is tracking the prevalence of new variants of SARS-CoV-2 and making this information publicly available.

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  Scientists urge for investment now in highly potent vaccines to prevent the next pandemic

  Warning that the next fast-spreading virus may not be as accommodating as the coronavirus driving COVID-19, they call for a new approach to pandemic preparedness.  

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  Scripps Research and Tempus collaborate to study how individual blood sugar levels vary

  The study will leverage genomics and digital technologies to better understand factors that contribute to obesity and type 2 diabetes. 

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  Eric Topol to receive Gold Foundation medal for humanism in healthcare

  Topol to be honored alongside Drs. Anthony Fauci and Wayne Riley, as well as hundreds of healthcare professionals for their dedication and compassion during the COVID-19 crisis.  

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  At least 1 in 3 people infected with COVID-19 never develop symptoms, according to new analysis

  Findings suggest COVID-19 testing should be expanded to those without symptoms who may be unknowingly spreading the virus to others.

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  Scripps Research, UC San Diego find first evidence of UK coronavirus variant in California

  Since the team's discovery, several additional cases of the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant have been identified across California.