How rapid genome sequencing can help stop outbreaks
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How rapid genome sequencing can help stop outbreaks

Nov 11, 2026
18:07
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Researchers are working to track, and stop, outbreaks like Ebola more quickly by sequencing the genomes of pathogens as new cases appear.

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Author
Flora Lichtman, Annette Heist, Pardis Sabeti
Show Type
full
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audio/mpeg

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