Spaced Repetition for Efficient Learning

"Spaced repetition is a centuries-old psychological technique for efficient memorization & practice of skills where instead of attempting to memorize by ‘cramming’, memorization can be done far more efficiently by instead spacing out each review, with increasing durations as one learns the item, with the scheduling done by software. Because of the greater efficiency of … Continue reading Spaced Repetition for Efficient Learning

Cryptic Transmission of Novel Coronavirus Revealed by Genomic Epidemiology

"The field of genomic epidemiology focuses on using the genetic sequences of pathogens to understand patterns of transmission and spread. Viruses mutate very quickly and accumulate changes during the process of transmission from one infected individual to another. The novel coronavirus which is responsible for the emerging COVID-19 pandemic mutates at an average of about … Continue reading Cryptic Transmission of Novel Coronavirus Revealed by Genomic Epidemiology