The E. coli outbreak in Europe has infected more than 1,500 people and killed 17 thus far. A Chinese genomics group has sequenced the genome of the infectious bug in only days using a new sequencing method called Ion Torrent. Find out how it works here.
Initial analysis of the Eurobug genome shows that it is likely a hybrid of two other dangerous bacteria who have swapped genes to create a new deadly strain. It also appears to contain several antibiotic resistance markers, making doctors’ jobs that much harder. Because being super-deadly wasn’t enough, right?
The source, although originally thought to be Spain, is still unknown.
(via BBC News)
Kirby’s not allowed to eat vegetables.
That part about sequencing the entire genome in mere days is awesome. 0.0
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This post led me to use ion torrent sequencing for my presentation during genomics lesson. Keep it up tumblr!
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Great. More super bugs. Huzzah.
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Kirby’s not allowed to eat vegetables. That part about sequencing
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