Comparative Genomics Genome Sequencing Machine
Scientist Marc Allard at FDA's comparative genomics laboratory uses the Ion Torrrent Personal Genome Sequencing machine, a desktop sequencer being tested for field applications to rapidly identify the genetic makeup of bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses. Hundreds of FDA scientists are working to develop the tools needed to keep bacterial and chemical contaminants out of the food supply, and to rapidly identify the disease-causing bacteria that do infiltrate foods and cause outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. Among them are the researchers at FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition in College Park, Md.
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