But the other important question is whether the variant is more infectious than other versions of the virus. “To show that it’s more transmissible you would need a robust community surveillance program, to see if the virus is increasing in frequency relative to other mutations,” Chiu said. “That can only be done with a very structured, organized, coordinated surveillance program, which we don’t have.” … [Read more...] about Bay Area scientists hunting for coronavirus variants say U.S. needs genomic surveillance plan
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Coronavirus variants will prolong the pandemic. But here’s how it will end
“We’ve had a cold reality moment” in the pandemic with the arrival of several new variants, including one in the Bay Area, in recent months, said Fyodor Urnov, director for technology and translation at UC Berkeley’s Innovative Genomics Institute. Scientists had believed that this coronavirus wasn’t as changeable as other viruses, but that belief was upended as the virus mutated quickly — setting up a race to stomp it out before more undesirable mutations arise. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus variants will prolong the pandemic. But here’s how it will end
Cal quarterback Jared Goff about to fulfill childhood dream
His last college touchdown pass figures to come at some point Tuesday against Air Force. It will make him a bit wistful, because he savors playing quarterback at Cal — where both his parents, Jerry and Nancy, went to school — and helping the Bears retrieve respect the past two seasons. … [Read more...] about Cal quarterback Jared Goff about to fulfill childhood dream
A’s Sonny Gray is among the best — and getting better
“I see Sonny being the next David Cone with that great natural stuff, the ability to figure out how to get people out on the fly and for his stature. Computers spit out 6-foot-5 guys throwing 100, and Sonny is on the smaller side, but he has the same insides as David Cone, great competitive fire. And I think he’ll age very well. He’ll be a top-five guy in the league for his run, however long it is.” … [Read more...] about A’s Sonny Gray is among the best — and getting better
Cal freshman Ivan Rabb headed onward and upward
Steve Phelps, O’Dowd’s president, wanted to help Tami Rabb — a single mother working multiple jobs — guard against the pitfalls of her son’s high school stardom, and invited the two to meet with then-Cal head coach Mike Montgomery. Montgomery kept his message simple: “You have all the tools. Don’t let the outside stuff ruin you.” … [Read more...] about Cal freshman Ivan Rabb headed onward and upward
