Articles Tagged with ''whole genome sequencing''

FDA Studies Effectiveness of Whole-Genome Sequencing Program

October 7, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assessed the impact of its GenomeTrackr Whole-Genome Sequencing Network.

FDA Announces Topic for Second TechTalk Podcast: Whole-Genome Sequencing

July 27, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) second podcast in its new series will air in August 2021 and address whole-genome sequencing.

A Silver Lining of the Pandemic: Whole-Genome Sequencing and Food Safety

The benefits of whole-genome sequencing are far ranging

Masami Takeuchi Ph.D. Isabella Apruzzese M.Sc.

June 20, 2021

Whole-genome sequencing has become a significant tool in investigating foodborne disease outbreaks. We examined the current use of this technology for foodborne disease surveillance and food monitoring at the global level and sought to understand the factors limiting its use in developing countries.

Whole-Genome Sequencing for Food Safety

Just what is whole-genome sequencing, and how can it be used to improve food safety?

Peter Gerner-Smidt M.D., D.Sc.,

June 19, 2021

Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is a concept in food safety. This brief review of WGS describes how it has revolutionized food safety in recent years as an integral part of public health surveillance and used by the food industry worldwide.

Researchers Study Whole-Genome Sequencing Use for Foodborne Pathogens

June 9, 2021

The journal Eurosurveillance has published a new study addressing costs and benefits of routine whole-genome sequencing.

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