DNA-barcoded microbial spores can trace origin of objects, agricultural products
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 13:12
in Health & Medicine
Every year, an estimated 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses, resulting in some 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This public health problem is compounded by billions in economic damage from product recalls, highlighting the need to rapidly and accurately determine the sources of foodborne illnesses.