Health
What is genomic sequencing and how is it being used against Covid-19 in Australia? – The Guardian
Genetic detective work is allowing scientists to map coronavirus clusters and identify ‘superspreaders’ as they work to quell a second outbreak in Victoria
Genomic sequencing has emerged as an increasingly important tool in the effort to contain Covid-19, as governments around the world grapple with the inevitability of continued transmission in lieu of a vaccine.
While contact tracing detectives were praised for their work during the early months of outbreaks around the world, genomic sequencing is now allowing health authorities to study prolonged outbreaks, map coronavirus clusters, identify superspreaders and understand behaviours that spread …
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