Improved mosquito reference genome assembly produced using long-read sequencing

(Bioscribe) A new comprehensive map of mosquito DNA has been assembled using long-read sequencing technology from California-based Pacific Biosciences. The improved reference genome assembly, published in Nature, could help scientists combat the pest and infectious diseases it spreads, including Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news