Advanced genomics study improves detection of hard-to-find diarrheal infections

A University of Liverpool study has used advanced genetic and genomic techniques to offer a major step forward in understanding and diagnosing infectious intestinal diseases.

The large-scale study analysed more than 1,000 stool samples from people with diarrhoeal illness to harness two cutting edge tools.

Diarrhoea, a common symptom of infectious intestinal disease, affects an estimated 18 million people each year in the UK. However, despite its prevalence, traditional lab tests often fail…

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