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Towards Translational Epidemiology: Next-Generation Sequencing and Phylogeography as Epidemiological Mainstays

Author(s) -

Crystal M. Hepp

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

msystems

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.931

H-Index - 39

ISSN - 2379-5077

DOI - 10.1128/msystems.00119-19

Subject(s) - public health , dna sequencing , data science , epidemiology , whole genome sequencing , psychological intervention , biology , computer science , genome , medicine , genetics , gene , dna , nursing , psychiatry

Next-generation sequencing, coupled with the development of user-friendly software, has achieved a level of accessibility that is revolutionizing the way we approach epidemiological investigations. We can sequence pathogen genomes and conduct phylogenetic analyses to assess transmission, identify from which country or city a pathogen originated, or which contaminated potluck item resulted in widespread foodborne illness.

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