Blog
3 Mar 2021
What do virologists mean by ‘mutation’, ‘variant’ and ‘strain’?
The terms used to describe the genetics of viruses are easily misunderstood. Here, we aim to define some of these terms using clear language and straightforward examples.
Blog
25 Feb 2021
Visualisation tools to help understand SARS-CoV-2 mutations
Three tools, Grinch, CoVal and COG-UK-ME, are now available to help understand the genetic information produced by COG-UK about mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 genome.
Blog
23 Feb 2021
Introducing Mutation Explorer: An open-access dashboard by COG-UK
The COG-UK Mutation Explorer is an interface that provides access to data on SARS-CoV-2 mutations and variants of interest in the COG-UK data set.
Blog
26 Jan 2021
How do we manage data about people’s SARS-CoV-2 samples?
How do we link individuals’ SARS-CoV-2 sample data with other information, and how do we store and manage all this data?
Blog
25 Jan 2021
What can wastewater tell us about COVID-19?
Traces of SARS-CoV-2 are present in the faeces of those with COVID-19 and can be detected in the resulting sewage output. So, what can wastewater tell us about COVID-19?
Blog
22 Jan 2021
Reflections on the achievements of COG-UK
The COG-UK consortium is ten months old this January. Here are ten of these achievements, one for each month of our existence.
Blog
19 Jan 2021
New SARS-CoV-2 variant & other mutations under review
A brief summary of the latest COG-UK mutational surveillance report, which explores SARS-CoV-2 spike gene mutations of potential or known importance.
Blog
13 Jan 2021
Asymptomatic screening & genome sequencing help understand SARS-CoV-2
Initial results suggest that University of Cambridge's screening programme, along with public health measures and student behaviour, has limited the spread of the virus.
Blog
7 Jan 2021
‘World-class’ CLIMB project receives £1.2 million funding boost from UKRI
As part of a wider investment to expand and upgrade ‘world-class’ research infrastructure, the CLIMB project has received a £1.2 million funding boost from UKRI.
Watch the first COG-UK Showcase Event – 16th Dec 2020
On the 16th December, we presented our first Showcase Event: SARS-CoV-2 sequencing to inform clinical care, public health interventions and policy decisions. Watch the recording of the event here.
Blog
18 Dec 2020
Persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection & viral evolution tracked in an immuno-compromised patient
All viruses accumulate mutations as they evolve over time. But what are the drivers of viral evolution, and could antibody treatment have any influence on this process?
Blog
17 Dec 2020
A short history of the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium
This short history of the development of the COG-UK consortium is dedicated to everyone who has contributed to its success, with unlimited energy, enthusiasm, commitment and support.
