Next-generation sequencing

(BfR Federal Institute for Risk Assessment) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on the potential utility of next-generation sequencing (NGS) for application in foodborne outbreak investigations and when testing food for microbial pathogens. Entitled " Whole genome sequencing and metagenomics for outbreak investigation, source attribution and risk assessment of food-borne microorganisms " , this opinion document also discusses the value of new molecular laboratory methods for risk assessment in food monitoring.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news