252K views · 10K reactions | What is genome sequencing and how does it help us track diseases? Why do countries need to continue genome sequencing in this phase of the pandemic? Watch WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan explain this in Science in 5. | World Health Organization (WHO) | Facebook

What if the Human Genome Project promised more than it could deliver? Joanna Moncrieff explains why genes aren’t the crystal ball we hoped for when it comes to mental health and why looking beyond DNA may matter more than ever. Tap the link below to watch the full discussion with Stuart Kauffman, Joanna Moncrieff, and Denis Noble. Hosted by Philip Ball. https://iai.tv/video/the-blueprint-for-life | The Institute of Art and Ideas

The Human Genome Project published its first draft sequence of the entire human genome 20 years ago. Since then researchers have plunged eagerly into the ‘post-genomic’ era. This week’s Nature cover visualizes the years of research. | Nature Portfolio