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Study reveals mouth as primary source of COVID-19 infection, spread
(CHAPEL HILL, N.C.) A first-of-its-kind study shows the mouth is a robust site for infection and transmission of COVID-19, according to new research published Oct. 27 on the preprint server medRxiv. A team of researchers led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reveals coronavirus can take hold in the salivary glands where it replicates, and in some cases, leads to prolonged disease when infected saliva is swallowed...
Dr. J. Craig Venter Awarded the 2020 Edogawa NICHE Prize
From the Edogawa NICHE Prize Steering Committee: "The Edogawa NICHE Prize for the year 2020 has been awarded to Dr. John Craig Venter for his contribution to research and development pertaining to the Human genome. This honor reflects Dr. Venter`s lifetime accomplishments in the power of the genomics and specifically in the identification of the human genome which has radically transformed healthcare." Read more about the prize and prize awardees.
Biology in Art: Genetic Detectives ID Microbes Suspected of Slowly Ruining Humanity’s Treasures
A new study of the microbial settlers on old paintings, sculptures, and other forms of art charts a potential path for preserving, restoring, and confirming the geographic origin of some of humanity’s greatest treasures. Genetics scientists with the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), collaborating with the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project and supported by the Richard Lounsbery Foundation, say identifying and managing communities of microbes on art may offer museums and collectors a...
Maintaining a Healthy Upper Respiratory Tract Microbiome May Help Prevent Secondary Infections in Influenza A Patients
(La Jolla, California)—May 26, 2020—Scientists from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile examined changes in the upper respiratory tract (URT) microbiome during an influenza A virus (IAV) infection. The study examined the URT microbiome in both healthy and IAV-infected human and ferret cohorts. Humans and ferrets share similar lung physiology, and both are known to be susceptible to and transmit the...
Coronavirus Research
Overview The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) has been involved in viral sequencing and analysis for more than 25 years, and coronavirus research for more than 15. This work has aided human health through vaccine development; improved food security by protecting crops and livestock; and provides critical data and analysis to researchers around the world. The Institute has also pioneered a synthetic biology platform which is now integral to fighting current and emerging viral...
About J. Craig Venter Institute
Pioneering Synthetic Biology to Positively Impact Life The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is a world leader in synthetic biology research with 160 scientists and staff who are bold innovators fearlessly pursuing revolutionary ideas. With a long track-record of creativity and an interdisciplinary approach to genomics, JCVI is committed to accelerating foundational scientific research to drive advances in human health and environmental sustainability. The ability to routinely write the...
About J. Craig Venter Institute
Pioneering Microbiome Research to Positively Impact Life The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is a world leader in microbiome research with 160 scientists and staff who are bold innovators fearlessly pursuing revolutionary ideas. With a long track-record of creativity and an interdisciplinary approach to genomics, JCVI is committed to accelerating foundational scientific research to drive advances in human health including inflammatory diseases and oral health. Both inside and out, our...
About J. Craig Venter Institute
Pioneering Infectious Disease Research to Positively Impact Life The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is a world leader in infectious disease research with 160 scientists and staff who are bold innovators fearlessly pursuing revolutionary ideas. With a long track-record of creativity and an interdisciplinary approach to genomics, JCVI is committed to accelerating foundational scientific research to drive advances in infectious diseases. Globally, human lifespans have been increasing in...