What Techniques Are Used to Study Genomic Structure?
Several advanced techniques are employed to study the genomic structure of infectious agents. Some of these include:
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): A technique to amplify specific DNA sequences. - Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS): Allows for rapid sequencing of entire genomes. - CRISPR-Cas9: A gene-editing tool that can be used to study gene function. - Comparative Genomics: Comparing the genomes of different strains or species to identify key differences.
