Global port microbiomes reveal hidden biosecurity signals

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Source: Tibor Végh

By analyzing more than 16 million 16S rRNA gene sequences from 1,045 port water samples collected in 23 cities across five continents, a study has found clear biogeographic patterns, a core set of dominant bacterial genera, and widespread potential pathogens.

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