Overview
Discusses "omics" technology from a holistic, clinical point-of-view
Provides explanation of numerous types of omics technology
Cutting-edge resource edited by and featuring contributions from field-leading researchers and practitioners
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Various “omics” methods have recently revolutionized molecular diagnostics. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) makes it possible to sequence a human genome in just one day. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) greatly improves the ability to investigate the outbreaks of numerous pathogens. Metagenomics helps to analyze the microbiome, which aids greatly in identifying the pathogenesis of infectious diseases. Proteomic-based methods, namely matrix-assisted laser desorption-ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS), have a promising role in identifying myctobacteria and fungi, and predicting antimicrobial resistance.
While there are numerous scientific publications on “omics” applications for microbiology, there are relatively few books that review this topic from a clinical diagnostics perspective. This book looks at this field from a holistic viewpoint, instead of limiting by type of “omics” technology, in order to cover the body of knowledge needed for practitioners and academics interested in clinical and public health microbiology. Additionally, it addresses the management, economical, regulatory and operational aspects of integrating these technologies into routine diagnostics.Similar content being viewed by others
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Ben-Gurion University
Israel
Dr. Yael Yagel
Department of Health Systems Management
Ben-Gurion University
Israel
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Application and Integration of Omics-powered Diagnostics in Clinical and Public Health Microbiology
Editors: Jacob Moran-Gilad, Yael Yagel
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62155-1
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-62154-4Published: 04 June 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-62157-5Published: 05 June 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-62155-1Published: 24 May 2021
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VI, 240
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 15 illustrations in colour
Topics: Molecular Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Genetics and Genomics, Immunology