據英國食品標準局消息，4月13日英國食品標準局公布了全基因測序的發展概況報告。報告由首席科技顧問Guy Poppy教授編著。
該報告描述了高速發展、成本降低的全基因測序對拓展科學家研究食源性致病菌、迅速找出致病原并控制疫情的情況。報告還敘述了全基因測序在其他國家追蹤致病菌并鑒別食品真偽方面的應用情況。
部分原文報道如下：
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.
原文鏈接：http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/news/2016/15064/chief-scientific-advisor-science-report
日期：2016-04-15
