About this Research Topic
Whole genome sequencing allows us to obtain complete information of a sequenced strain in a single analysis. By combining this technique with bioinformatics tools, it is possible to obtain genome functionality, antimicrobial resistance, virulence, as well as to perform a precise tracking of foodborne outbreaks through phylogenetic analysis. On the other hand, RNA-seq is a useful tool to study the behavior of foodborne pathogens under different conditions of the food chain and to understand their resistance mechanisms. But next generation sequencing should not only be seen as a characterization tool. In addition, metagenomics can be applied to the development of new methods for the detection of foodborne pathogens. Therefore, the development of studies in this field will allow us to have a better knowledge of foodborne pathogens and the development of more efficient control methods. Therefore, the application of this technology will result in more effective consumer protection.
This Research Topic welcomes Original Research, Mini Review, Review and Method manuscripts on topics related, but not limited to, the following areas:
• Whole genome sequencing of foodborne pathogens;
• Metagenomics for detection and characterization of foodborne pathogens;
• Development of next generation sequencing methods for foodborne pathogen detection in food products;
• Transcriptomic studies to determine the behavior of foodborne pathogens under food chain conditions.
Keywords: Foodborne pathogens, RNA-seq, Whole genome sequencing, Metagenomics, Control methods, Virulence, Outbreak, Short-read sequencing, Long-read sequencing, Antimicrobial resistance
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