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Genomic sequencing in pandemics - The Lancet

Mary Wilson

Well-known member
Published: February 06, 2021
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00257-9

Advanced genetic sequencing techniques have undoubtedly provided valuable information on the biology and evolution of SARS-CoV-2. Never have the nearly 30 000 nucleotides of a virus been so closely considered by scientists, public health experts, and politicians alike. But the use and application of genetic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 has varied, risking an insufficient response to a rapidly changing pandemic.
Knowledge of the virus's RNA sequence was key in characterising SARS-CoV-2 and early sharing of its genetic data enabled the rapid development of diagnostics. The expeditious production of vaccines also owes much to information gleaned from rapid sequencing.

Knowledge of the virus's RNA sequence was key in characterising SARS-CoV-2 and early sharing of its genetic data enabled the rapid development of diagnostics. The expeditious production of vaccines also owes much to information gleaned from rapid sequencing.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/...)00257-9/fulltext#coronavirus-linkback-header
 
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