Genetic Breadcrumbs Help a Disease Detective Track Covid-19

A small team of biologists spanning the globe unravels — and tweets out — the virus’ stealthy transmission patterns in near real-time

Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Mar 24, 2020 · 6 min read
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By Robert Langreth

In a few short weeks, Seattle-based biologist Trevor Bedford, 38, has emerged as one of the most…

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