Development of new RT-PCR assays for the specific detection of BA. 2.86 SARS-CoV-2 and its descendent sublineages

K Spiess, M Petrillo, V Paracchini, G Leoni… - Science of the Total …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 BA. 2.86 variant, also known as Pirola, has acquired over 30
amino acid changes in the Spike protein, evolving into> 150 sublineages within ten months …

Selecting sites for strategic surveillance of zoonotic pathogens: a case study in Panamá

ME Cobos, JL Dunnum, B Armién, P González… - bioRxiv, 2024‏ - biorxiv.org
Surveillance and monitoring of zoonotic pathogens is key to identifying and mitigating
emerging public health threats. Surveillance is often designed to be taxonomically targeted …