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Bird Flu Spread in US Dairy Herds After Single 2023 Spillover, Genomic Study Shows
Using genomics, phylogenetics, and epidemiological evidence, researchers characterized spillover, spread, and genetic changes in a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus.
US Government Steps up Molecular Surveillance of H5N1 Avian Flu Amid Hints of Pandemic Potential
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The USDA will expand a milk surveillance program using molecular methods in light of increasing infections of animals and humans.
Genomic Study Finds Bird Flu Transmission Between Dairy Cattle, to Other Mammals
With genomic, phylogenetic, and epidemiological clues, researchers identified cow-to-cow transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 viruses.
Tech-Boosted Genome Assembly Helps Resolve Closely Related Microbes in Metagenomic Sample
Led by researchers from the USDA and UCSD, the team assembled genomes with the help of PacBio's HiFi reads and Phase Genomics' Hi-C assays.
Bio-Rad Wins USDA Food Safety Testing Contract
The contract covers Bio-Rad's iQ-Check RT-PCR pathogen detection test kits, which cover pathogens including Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes.
Jul 13, 2018
3M Wins USDA Food Safety Testing Contract
May 31, 2018
Mar 7, 2017
Jan 24, 2017
NSF, USDA Award Microbiome Research Grants
Aug 12, 2016
Genomic Studies Tackle Banana Plant Pathogens
Jun 27, 2016
Nov 11, 2014
Oct 9, 2014