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

Preparing a Go Bag

1 simple, well-used backpack1 durable, full water bottle1 roll of Gorilla tape1 multi-tool1 knife1 flashlightspare batteriesUSGS paper maps of the areaPhone & accessoriesSpare shoes & wool socksMoneyFirst-aid kitFire-starting itemsFood 1 hatbase layers1 rain coat "Once you’ve got all this together, consider actually trying out at least your top 2 routes out of town as a … Continue reading Preparing a Go Bag