Whole genome sequencing (WGS) isn’t always successful in diagnosing rare monogenic diseases, but long-read sequencing could be more effective, according to an article in The American Journal of Human Genetics. Researchers found the method increased the rate of diagnosis, from over half of cases remaining undiagnosed with short-read WGS to only 11 of 42 patients undiagnosed with long-read sequencing. Long-read sequencing produced a more complete data set, took less time and was cheaper.
Israeli Firm Paragon Attack WhatsApp With Zero-Click Spyware
WhatsApp disclosed a “zero-click” spyware attack by Israeli firm Paragon, affecting nearly 100 users, including journalists. The spyware, which required no user interaction, compromised encrypted
