Experts call for global genetic warning system to combat the next pandemic and antimicrobial resistance
Medical Xpress - 2024-04-25T09:00:01.000Z

The COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. In fighting it, one of our most important weapons was genomic surveillance, based on whole genome sequencing, which collects all the genetic data of a given microorganism. This powerful technology tracked the spread and evolution of the virus, helping to guide public health responses and the development of vaccines and treatments.

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