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Next-generation Sequencing of 16S Ribosomal RNA Gene Amplicons
Published on: August 29, 2014
New generation sequencing in pathogen discovery and microbial surveillance
Arianna Calistri1, Cristiano Salata, Cristina Parolin
1Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Via Aristide Gabelli 63, 35121 Padova, Italy.
Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy
|September 24, 2013
Summary
The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases congress showcased advancements in infectious diseases and microbiology. A key focus was the transformative potential of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in the microbial world.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbial Genomics
Background:
- The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) annual congress is a premier event for discussing clinical microbiology and infection.
- The congress attracted nearly 10,000 global participants, highlighting its significance in the field.
Framework:
- The scientific program encompassed diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, and prevention of infectious diseases.
- Sessions covered basic microbiology and featured educational workshops and interactive discussions.
Implementation:
- This report highlights next-generation sequencing (NGS) as a pivotal and cross-cutting theme.
- The application of NGS in the microbial realm was a central topic of discussion.
Implications:
- NGS offers significant potential for advancing microbial diagnostics, treatment, and understanding of infectious diseases.
- The congress underscored the growing importance of genomic technologies in microbiology and infectious disease research.
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