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Title Genomic sequencing of infectious pathogens.

Publication Info. [Washington, D.C.] : GAO - Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics, [2021]

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 Axe Federal Documents Online  HE 20.6234:357    ---  Available
Description 1 online resource (2 unnumbered pages) : color illustrations.
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Series Science & tech spotlight
Science & tech spotlight.
Note "GAO-21-428SP."
"Mar 30, 2021"--Publication landing page.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 2).
Note Description based on online resource, PDF version; title from caption (GAO, viewed Mar. 30, 2021).
Summary Genomic sequencing technologies decode a pathogen's genetic material by identifying the order of chemical "letters" of its DNA (or RNA, its chemical equivalent in some viruses). Genomic sequencing reveals the genetic code of an infectious disease pathogen, such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Newer, faster, and less costly sequencing can now be used to more quickly track transmission, detect new variants, and develop vaccines and other countermeasures. However, challenges such as high startup costs and privacy concerns remain.
Contents The technology. What is it? -- How does it work? -- How mature is it? -- Opportunities -- Challenges -- Policy context and questions -- Selected GAO work -- Selected references.
Subject Genomics.
Pathogenic microorganisms -- Detection.
Coronaviruses -- Genetics.
Coronaviruses -- Reproduction.
Communicable diseases -- Transmission -- Prevention.
Coronavirus -- Reproduction.
Communicable diseases -- Transmission -- Prevention. (OCoLC)fst02021875
Coronaviruses -- Genetics. (OCoLC)fst01902908
Coronaviruses -- Reproduction. (OCoLC)fst01902909
Genomics. (OCoLC)fst00940228
Pathogenic microorganisms -- Detection. (OCoLC)fst01054936
Added Author United States. Government Accountability Office. Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics, issuing body.
Gpo Item No. 0546-D-12 (online) 0546-D-06 (online)
Sudoc No. GA 1.13/21-4:GAO-21-426 SP GA 1.13/21:GAO-21-426 SP

 
    
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