All Whole genome sequencing articles
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Scientists map DNA of Lyme disease bacteria
Scientists have produced a genetic analysis of Lyme disease bacteria that may pave the way for improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the tick-borne ailment.
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Megamonas bacterium found to influence obesity risk
A recent study identifies a potential obesity-linked bacterium, Megamonas, from a large-scale cohort of obese individuals in China, illustrating how the bacterium degrades intestinal myo-inositol, enhances lipid absorption, and contributes to obesity.
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Scientists sequence rabies genome in black bear
Researchers have published their findings after they sequenced the entire genome of the virus and compared it with existing rabies sequences from other animals.
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Experts call for global genetic warning system to combat the next pandemic and antimicrobial resistance
Clinical and public health microbiologists have called for investment in technology, capacity, expertise, and collaboration to put genomic surveillance of pathogens at the forefront of future pandemic preparedness.
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Small is beautiful when it comes to genomics analysis
Choice of alignment algorithms can make a huge difference to the outcome when you’re examining SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences, researchers will tell the Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium.
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Researchers support increased genomic sequencing of dengue for more effective prevention
Molecular epidemiologic data from whole-genome sequencing of dengue serotypes could enhance dengue outbreak preparedness, researchers say.
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One death and 30 illness cases due to STEC 0145 outbreak in UK
One person has died in the UK and 30 cases of illness confirmed following an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O145 identified through the analysis of whole genome sequencing (WGS) data.
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Drug-resistant tuberculosis may be under-diagnosed, reveals genomic analysis
This genomic sequencing study, in southern Mozambique, is the first to characterise the drug resistance profile at the population level and identify mutations that escape routine diagnostic tests.
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AMI teams up with QIAGEN to offer free guide for improving soil DNA extraction
Applied Microbiology International has teamed up with international supplier of scientific equipment QIAGEN, to offer our readers free access to their latest recommendations for soil DNA extraction from sample to insight.
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Bat immune genes protect against COVID and cancer
Bats have acquired remarkable traits throughout their evolution. They’re the only mammals that can fly, and they live much longer than other animals their size. But perhaps most impressive is their robust immune system. It protects bats from viruses that wreak havoc in humans, like COVID-19 or Ebola, and also ...
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Antiviral drug linked to SARS-CoV-2 mutations
Researchers have uncovered a link between an antiviral drug for COVID-19 infections called molnupiravir and a pattern of mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Key gene for resistance to HIV replication found in people of African ancestry
Scientists have identified a novel region in the genome that is only variable in populations of African ancestries and provided evidence that the gene CHD1L acts to limit HIV replication in a subset of white blood cells.
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New cholera substrains in Bangladesh uncovered by genomic surveillance
Researchers have uncovered two new cholera substrains in a displaced refugee population in southern Bangladesh, where a pre-emptive mass vaccination campaign of over one million refugees was successful in preventing an epidemic.
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Vaginal suppository with lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis
Scientists find that administration of Lactobacilli could mitigate the differences in vaginal microbiota between women with and without recurrent cystitis.
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Mapping evolution of E. coli virulence factor offers refined drug target
Researchers have presented evidence that targeting the K1 capsule can be used as the basis of treatment, paving the way to prevent serious E. coli infections.
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African rhinos have retroviruses not found in their cousins
New research reveals that the genomes of African rhinos contain dozens of gammaretroviruses that are absent from the genomes of Asian rhino species, such as the Sumatran and Javan rhino, and the African black rhino has two related groups, one missing from the white rhinos.
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General Biomics and The Jackson Laboratory announce intellectual property licensing agreement
General Biomics, Inc. and The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) have announced an expansive and exclusive intellectual property licensing agreement across six areas of human health.
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New Legionella species isolated at Italian hotel is number 64
A new bacterium discovered by researchers from the University of Bologna has been named Legionella bononiensis, the 64th species of Legionella identified worldwide and the second to be isolated in Italy since the discovery of the pathogen.
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New mapping tool delivers first accurate tuberculosis genome
Researchers have developed a novel genome assembly tool that could spur the development of new treatments for tuberculosis and other bacterial infections.
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International team tracks the global spread of antimicrobial resistance
An international research team has provided valuable new information about what drives the global spread of genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria.