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NYU Langone Scientists Track Evolution of Virus

Abstract: Researchers at NYU Langone have sequenced the genetic code of samples from COVID-19 patients in NYC, seeking clues to its origin and evolution.
April 29, 2020
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Genome sequencing holds clues about the progression of COVID-19 in New York City and offers hints about where to look next.
Genome sequencing holds clues about the progression of COVID-19 in New York City and offers hints about where to look next.
NYU Langone researchers are using the gene codes from COVID-19 samples to track the pandemic’s spread. This map uses color to represent countries, circle size to show the number of infections, and lines to illustrate transmission. (Photo courtesy of nextstrain.org)

Researchers at NYU Langone have sequenced the genetic code of samples from 91 COVID-19 patients in New York City, seeking clues to its origin and evolution in this region.

Early data suggest that the virus has been spreading in the city for two months, before testing started. The findings also indicate the New York City outbreak is mostly from a virus “version” that evolved in Europe.

Read more about the details of the work, and the possible implications for both treatment and public health response, from NYU Langone.