What's

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inside?

Viruses exhibit a diverse range of forms, with some featuring a rigid capsid and others possessing an envelope layer. Their genomes can vary in size (ranging from 1kb to 150kb or even larger) and structure (from ssRNA to dsRNA), making them fascinating subjects for genomic study. If terminologies like 'viral whole genome sequencing' seem daunting, well don't fear: our upcoming webinar will provide you with comprehensive insights. By employing random viral metagenomics workflows, one can gain insights into the entire population of viruses present in a sample from either a healthy or diseased host. High viral loads can lead to the assembly of partial or complete genomes for further analysis. For in-depth understanding of viral genomes, targeted primer enrichment strategies or isolation in cell culture can provide the necessary genomic information. The resulting assembled genome can then be utilized for various downstream analyses, such as phylogenetic studies for epidemiological insights, recombination/reassortant analysis, SNP analysis, or even structural variant analysis during strain engineering. By the end of this webinar, you will have a clear understanding of the different sequencing approaches available to extract valuable viral genomic information.