SPE Thursday 5th November, 2020
Science Policy News of The Week
National
Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19
Canada’s chief science advisor warns coronavirus could still overwhelm health-care system
International
Boosting the volume and speed of genetic sequencing comes with challenges
Scientists aghast as hopes for landslide Biden election victory vanish
Science, politics, and public health
Wealthy funder pays reparations for use of HeLa cells
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