GPS and Gene Sequencing Blend Identifies the Typhoid Occurrence

TyphoidAs per the reported information, with the help of Google Earth and new gene sequencing technology, for the first time in history, scientists have been able to rightly pathway the typhoid outbreaks in Nepal.

All these surprising statements came to limelight after the scientist affirmed that by merging the DNA sequencing machinery and global positioning system (GPS) indication, they became able to track the exact location of the origin of the deadly typhoid eruption.

However, this innovative discovery was done by the Vietnam’s Wellcome Trust Major Overseas Program officials, who along with the Oxford University Clinical Research Units based in Kathmandu and Ho Chi Minh City Officials performed all the necessary procedures to track the epidemic.

After conducting all these project procedures, these entire scientists conclude that two types of microorganisms were closely related with the expansion of the fatal infection and in medical terms these two bacteria are termed as Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi, causing the tedious typhoid fever.

All these findings were publicized by the Open Biology’s journal reports. The journal reports also asserted that the current advancements used in the in DNA sequencing process certainly lend a hand in accurately tracking the disease location by calculating the alteration occurred in the pathogen's DNA.

Commenting on the study findings, the Oxford University researcher, Stephen Baker said, "Until now, it has been extremely difficult to study how organisms such as the typhoid-causing bacteria evolve and spread at a local level”.