VirCapSeq
VirCapSeq
VirCapSeq (pronounced: /vɪr.kæp.siːk/) is a comprehensive viral detection and discovery technology. It is a high-throughput sequencing method that allows for the identification and characterization of both known and novel viruses in a sample.
Etymology
The term "VirCapSeq" is a combination of "Virus", "Capture", and "Sequencing". It refers to the process of capturing viral genetic material from a sample and sequencing it to identify the virus.
Methodology
VirCapSeq involves the use of nucleic acid probes to capture viral genomes from a sample. The captured genomes are then sequenced using high-throughput sequencing technologies. This allows for the identification of known viruses and the discovery of novel ones. The method is highly sensitive and can detect viruses present at very low levels in a sample.
Applications
VirCapSeq has a wide range of applications in virology, epidemiology, and public health. It can be used for the detection and identification of viruses in clinical samples, environmental samples, and samples from wildlife. It can also be used for the discovery of novel viruses and for the study of viral diversity and evolution.
Related Terms
- Virology: The study of viruses and viral diseases.
- Epidemiology: The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations.
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- Nucleic Acid: A complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on VirCapSeq
- Wikipedia's article - VirCapSeq
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