lunes, 30 de diciembre de 2013

Genomics|Pathogen

Genomics|Pathogen

Pathogen Genomics for Public Health

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is well known for its work in monitoring, investigating, and controlling infectious diseases in the United States and worldwide. Genetic information from viruses, bacteria, and other infectious organisms has long played a crucial role in these efforts.
Advances in molecular technologies and bioinformatics have made it possible to examine pathogen genomes in much greater detail. Now, falling cost and turnaround time are bringing high-throughput genetic sequencing within reach for use by clinical and public health investigators.
Public health applications of pathogen genomics include:
CDC’s Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) Initiative Adobe PDF file [PDF 392.40 KB] aims to build critical molecular sequencing and bioinformatics capacities at national and state levels to support public health efforts to control infectious diseases. For additional information, see the A New Landscape for Combatting Infectious Diseases Adobe PDF file [PDF 693.38 KB].

OPHG blog posts on pathogen genomics:


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