英国公布全基因测序发展概况报告

    食品伙伴网讯  据英国食品标准局消息，4月13日英国食品标准局公布了全基因测序的发展概况报告。报告由首席科技顾问Guy Poppy教授编著。

    该报告描述了高速发展、成本降低的全基因测序对拓展科学家研究食源性致病菌、迅速找出致病原并控制疫情的情况。报告还叙述了全基因测序在其他国家追踪致病菌并鉴别食品真伪方面的应用情况。

    部分原文报道如下：

    The FSA has today published the new Science Report by its Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Guy Poppy. In this third issue of the Science Report, Professor Poppy looks at whole-genome sequencing, the science of mapping the genetic make-up of micro-organisms, and how this new technology can help the FSA's work to ensure food is safe and authentic.

    The report examines how the increasing speed and decreasing costs of whole-genome sequencing has transformed scientists' ability to investigate foodborne disease outbreaks, providing faster identification and control of outbreaks. The report also looks at how whole-genome sequencing is being used in other countries for tracking certain pathogens like listeria and its potential for checking the authenticity of food.

    原文链接：http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/news/2016/15064/chief-scientific-advisor-science-report