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Citywide implementation of a rapid whole-genome sequencing program for critically ill pediatric patients

Nature Medicine, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04598-x Little Falcon, a citywide rapid whole-genome sequencing program implemented within centralized neonatal and pediatric intensive care units within the Dubai healthcare system, led to clinically meaningful shifts in care trajectory in 53% of patients.

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Biological control of dengue epidemic in Sri Lanka

By Professor M. W. Amarasiri de silva The dengue hotspot pattern observed in Sri Lanka in 2025 reflects several interconnected realities shaped by urbanisation, climate, and human mobility.

  • Sri Lanka experienced a dengue epidemic in 2025.
  • Colombo was the strongest hotspot due to urbanization and climate.
  • Biological control methods offer new dengue control possibilities.

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