Experts call for global genetic warning system to combat the next pandemic and antimicrobial resistance
by Medical Xpress
Medical Xpress— The COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. In fighting it, one of our most important weapons was genomic surveillance, based on whole genome sequencing, which collects all the genetic data of a given microorganism. This powerful technology tracked the spread and evolution of the virus, helping to guide public health responses and the development of vaccines and treatments.
Daily Mail—Chimps are now eating disease-ridden bat feces as over-farming wipes out food sources in Africa and experts warn it could start next pandemic. Chimps switched to bat guano when farmers deforested their favorite tree food. In a new study, scientists found 27 new viruses in the guano chimps are eating. The viruses could make the leap to humans, just like Ebola, COVID-19, or anthrax. READ MORE:
NL Times—Dutch cybersecurity experts warning companies about global ransomware attack. Dutch cybersecurity companies have issued warnings to thousands of companies about a global ransomware attack. The attackers, known as the Cactus Gang, are from Eastern Europe and have been active since the end of last year. The gang penetrated the companies' networks because the companies used a Qlik Sense server. The Dutch experts said they discovered that many of these servers are vulnerable to ransomware attacks. The experts work for Delft security company Fox-IT, Northwave from Utrecht,...
Shafaqna English—Guardian: Flu pandemic is likely to be the next global health crisis. Shafaqna Science- The WHO is worried about the spread of the avian strain of the flu. According to The Guardian, leading scientists say that the flu is the pathogen most likely to trigger a new pandemic. An international survey will be published next weekend. It will show that 57% of