Bacteria are highly diverse, even within a species; thus, there have been many studies
which classify a single species into multiple types and analyze the genetic differences …

As WGS is increasingly used by food industry to characterize pathogen isolates, users are
challenged by the variety of analysis approaches available, ranging from methods that …

Foodborne diseases are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. According to the
World Health Organization, there are 31 main global hazards, which caused in 2010 600 …

Genomics and related tools are beginning to have a tremendous impact on food safety by
allowing for a more precise approach to pathogen detection, characterization, and …

The safety and integrity of the global food system is in a constant state of flux with persistent
chemical and microbial risks. While chemical risks are being managed systematically …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health problem that requires publicly
available tools for rapid analysis. To identify acquired AMR genes in whole genome …

Quinolone-resistant nontyphoidal Salmonella, one of the prominent pathogens causing
acute gastroenteritis, has become a public health concern globally. The World Health …

Nontyphoidal Salmonella infections contribute to approximately 1.2 million annual illnesses
in the United States. Historical and recent outbreaks have been associated with dairy …

Aminopenicillins have been widely used for decades for the treatment of various infections
in animals and humans in European countries. Following this extensive use, acquired …

Antibiotic and multi-drug resistant (MDR) Salmonella poses a significant threat to public
health due to its ability to colonize animals (cold and warm-blooded) and contaminate …