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16S rRNA Sequencing

Sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene to identify and quantify bacteria in a sample. Widely used for microbiome and outbreak tracing (e.g., foodborne pathogen sourcing).

Example in a sentence

16S rRNA sequencing was used to profile the gut microbiome.

Key facts

  • Targets bacterial 16S gene; taxonomy.
  • Microbiome and outbreak investigations.

Category: Sequencing

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