Rapid identification of unknown pathogens in environmental samples using a high-throughput sequencing-based approach

In the event of a bioterror attack, a prompt, sensitive and definite identification of the agents involved is of major concern for confirmation of the event and for mitigation of countermeasures. Whether the information from intelligence forces is limited concerning the biothreat identity or one sus...

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Main Authors: Ofir Israeli, Inbar Cohen-Gihon, Anat Zvi, Shirley Lazar, Ohad Shifman, Haim Levy, Avital Tidhar, Adi Beth-Din
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-05-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844018390698