Grounded and thought-provoking reflections on LLMs.

Complete ape genomes! 🦍🦧 Our closest relatives get the deluxe sequencing treatment, resolving the most complex & often most interesting parts of the genome. Happy to make a tiny contribution alongside @panpan100.bsky.social to awesome teamwork & fantastic resource. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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The Ghost in the Culture Flask: Did Cold War virologists accidentally alter the evolution of a ubiquitous virus? shorturl.at/HSke3

The Ghost in the Culture Flask: Did Cold War virologists accidentally alter the evolution of a ubiquitous virus? shorturl.at/HSke3

Discover GLUE: a versatile framework for virus genomics and beyond. Explore adaptable tools, resources, and projects developed in our lab using GLUE: github.com/giffordlabcv... #Genomics #Bioinformatics #OpenScience

These trends are notable. On this evidence, the prospects for the promised HIV-1 vaccine and/or cure don't look particularly great.

I've been comparing annual publication trends across different viruses The vast difference in the number of publications for SARS-CoV-2 compared to other viruses like Ebola, Dengue, and Influenza A is striking.

Personally, I have a lot of sympathy for Jens Kuhn. He's dealing with a fundamental and increasingly pressing issue in virology, one that might otherwise be neglected without the intense dedication of someone so earnestly committed to the cause.

Introducing HMPV-GLUE: a comprehensive, open-source resource for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) research. With the recent rise in HMPV cases in China, this tool offers timely support for the scientific community. github.com/giffordlabcv...