The web meets genomics: A DNA search engine for microbes
Monday, February 4, 2019 - 16:00
in Biology & Nature
Microbes are the most common and diverse organisms on the planet. A new search engine, called BIGSI, allows scientists to search public microbial DNA data for specific genes and mutations. This could help researchers monitor the spread of antibiotic resistance genes, and understand how bacteria and viruses evolve and adapt.