Using wastewater RNA sequencing to identify and track new covid-19 variants

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RNA sequencing has become an essential tool in tracking the spread and evolution of COVID-19, especially through wastewater surveillance. Wastewater contains fragments of SARS-CoV-2 RNA shed by infected individuals, providing a way to monitor the virus in entire communities. By sequencing this viral RNA, researchers can identify the specific variants of the virus that …

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