Question

Is there an overview over SARS-CoV-2 lineages that have some insertions in their genomes? Tools based on GISAID sequences do not show them.

I am aware of a few lineages with insertions

Mu with S:YY144-145TSN (part of lineage definition)
B.1.1.28 with S:ins214ANRN (as I understand, only in a subgroup of the lineage)
B.1 with S:ins214QAS (as I understand, only in a subgroup of the lineage)—now assigned the lineage B.1.639
I'm interested in lineages that occur in the wild, I am aware of some more insertions occurring in lab experiments.

Answer 1

Yes, there are several known lineages of SARS-CoV-2 with insertions in their genomes, such as Mu, B.1.1.28, and B.1.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are several known lineages of SARS-CoV-2 with insertions in their genomes. However, these insertions may not be visible in tools based on GISAID sequences. One example is the Mu lineage, which has an insertion at S:YY144-145TSN. Another example is the B.1.1.28 lineage, which has an insertion at S:ins214ANRN. Additionally, the B.1 lineage has an insertion at S:ins214QAS, which is now assigned the lineage B.1.639. These insertions have been observed in lineages occurring in the wild, while there may be more insertions in lab experiments.