Genomic Sequencing: Helps identify the genetic makeup of pathogens, aiding in understanding mutations and resistance mechanisms.
Rapid Diagnostics: Genomic tools like PCR and next-generation sequencing enable quick and accurate detection of infections.
Vaccine Development: Biotechnology accelerates vaccine design, like mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, using pathogen genetic sequences.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Monitoring: Genomic sequencing tracks genetic mutations in bacteria, helping monitor and combat AMR.
Gene Editing: Technologies like CRISPR offer potential treatments by editing pathogens or human genes to confer resistance.
Biomanufacturing: Enables large-scale production of vaccines and biologics for widespread distribution.
Surveillance: Genomic data tracks disease spread, aiding in epidemic prediction and response.