Combating Infectious Diseases With Next-Generation Sequencing - Charles Chiu - TED - 2016

Discover how next-generation sequencing is revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in this 13-minute TED talk by Dr. Charles Chiu. Learn about metagenomics, nanopore sequencing, and real-time sequencing techniques that are accelerating the identification of mysterious pathogens. Explore case studies, including leptospirosis diagnosis, and gain insights into the future of clinical microbiology. Understand the potential applications of sequencing technology in space exploration and its impact on global health.

Intro
Josh Osborne
ITP
Metagenomic sequencing
Leptospirosis
Clinical MicroLab
Nanopore Sequencing
RealTime Sequencing
Sequencing in Space