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We released our latest metagenomics preprint. I’m really excited about this study.
The unofficial title is ‘conquer the dark matter, volume 1’
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Marc Johnson
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Marc Johnson
@SolidEvidence
Molecular virologist, Professor, and wastewater detective.
Same handle on bsky.
Opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer or anyone else.
- I knew there were a lot of fake accounts on this platform, but they are usually obvious. I had no idea how intricate and complex the ruse could be. Get a load of this story. 1/
- This is getting complicated. We're now detecting 6 different Omicron sub-lineages in MO wastewater.
- Ohio cryptic lineage update. We’ve made no progress identifying the individual, but we have learned a few things. 1/
- We developed an assay for testing for H5N1 from wastewater over a year ago. (I wasn't expecting it in milk, but I figured it was going to poke up somewhere.) However, I was just on a call with the CDC and they are advising us NOT to use it. I need a drink.
- This is unbelievable. H5N1 is banging at the door and we're firing the 'disease detectives'? Funny thing about pathogens, they will kill you even if you don't know they are there.
- We are now officially into year 5 of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic/endemic. I gave a lecture to my virology class this Fall about the history of the pandemic through the lens of viral genotypes. I thought I would share that lecture as a thread. This is a long one. 1/
- Last month there was an announcement that I thought was a major advancement in world health, but it got little attention. I thought I would tell you all a little bit about it and why it is so important. 1/25
- Called it. CDC is now recommending that all wastewater surveillance groups develop and implement protocols to specifically test for H5N1. 👏👏👏
- Maryland folks, I need another favor. There is a person from Anne Arundel county that has been infected with SARS-CoV-2 for about 3 years (Delta infection). They probably don’t even know they are infected, but they are shedding a ton of viral material in wastewater 1/
- Replying to @SolidEvidenceSo it’s all a fake, but why? This is a paid account. It doesn’t seem to be political, or monetary, or porn. It’s all about science. What’s the end game? Can someone explain? 12/
- I think this is a record. Seven co-circulating Omicron lineages from a single wastewater sample: BA.4.6, BQ.1, BQ.1.1, BU, XBB, CH and CK (and no BA.5).
- This is absurd. If this goes into effect, it would end medical research in this country as we know it. I'm not being hyperbolic, it really would. 49.8% of the popular vote should not give you a mandate to do that. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/n…
- Replying to @SolidEvidencePerhaps one of the people that follow ‘her’ has gone further down the rabbit hole and can explain. Has ‘Julia’ been chatting you up too? I’m curious where the conversation went. 13/13
