B[China takes the lead in formulating the world's first international standard for pathogenic gene databases] September 2nd, reporters learned from the National Standards Committee today that the world's first international standard for pathogenic gene databases, led by China, has been formally established recently. It will establish a unified "standard" for the construction of global pathogenic microorganism genome databases. The pathogenic microorganism genome reference database is equivalent to a genetic reference dictionary. By comparing the genetic information in the patient sample with the entries in this dictionary, you can identify which virus or bacteria it is, and doctors can treat it accordingly.
This time, the international standard led by China is to compile this "pathogen gene dictionary" for the world. After the standard is implemented, the unified database can accurately identify difficult infection cases and greatly reduce the probability of misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis. At the same time, it can help countries quickly identify the source of the epidemic, track the transmission path, and provide standardized and reliable technical support for epidemic prevention and control. (CCTV Finance) A[Extreme high temperatures may be associated with 33 health problems] August 31, a new study from Northwestern University in the United States shows that extreme high temperatures are related to a wider range of health problems such as skin diseases and multiple sclerosis, and may even induce traffic accidents. The relevant paper was published in the new issue of "Science Advances" magazine. Heat-related illnesses have been difficult to track because medical records often document only the conditions being treated and often ignore the underlying cause. Inspired by genomics research methods, the research team used a new framework to comb through 1,803 diagnoses from nearly 1 million emergency and urgent care visit records in Chicago from May 2011 to September 2023, and finally identified 33 health problems related to extreme heat exposure, including rashes and swelling, acute renal failure, multiple sclerosis, mental and behavioral disorders, insect bites, as well as traffic accidents, violent attacks, and gun-related injuries.
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