Next-generation sequencing is rapidly finding footholds in numerous microbiological fields,
including infectious disease diagnostics. Here, we describe a molecular inversion probe …

Rapid, accurate and comprehensive diagnostics are essential for outbreak prevention and
pathogen surveillance. Real-time, on-site metagenomics on miniaturized devices, such as …

Rapid and accurate etiologic diagnosis accelerates targeted antimicrobial therapy.
Metagenomic analysis has played a critical role in pathogen identification. In this study, we …

Amplicon sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene is a practical and reliable
measure for taxonomic profiling of bacterial communities. This chapter describes the …

Rapid identification of bacterial pathogens is crucial for appropriate and adequate antibiotic
treatment, which significantly improves patient outcomes. 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene …

Since its introduction, nanopore sequencing has enhanced our ability to study complex
microbial samples through the possibility to sequence long reads in real time using …

Bacterial genotyping through whole-genome sequencing plays a crucial role in disease
surveillance and outbreak investigations in public health laboratories. This study assessed …

Background Accurate identification of bacterial communities is crucial for research
applications, diagnostics, and clinical interventions. Although 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) …

Abstract The MinION sequencer (Oxford Nanopore Technologies) is a paradigm shifting
device allowing rapid, real time long read sequencing of nucleic acids. Yet external …

Comprehensive Summary Environmental pollution and the spread of pathogenic
microorganisms pose a significant threat to the health of humans and the planet. Thus …