02-01-2021, 08:47 PM
I don't think anyone will do it on demand.
RNA sequencing can theoretically be done at practically every university Biology Department in the country. The machines are there for basic research. There should be a coordinated effort to sample virus RNA from around the country on an ongoing basis. One of many things the feds should be doing. The Trump administration had no clue. God knows how long the Biden Administration will take to get this type of monitoring up and functioning. It's going to take money to do it - and coordination among many labs - but it is certainly doable.
RNA sequencing can theoretically be done at practically every university Biology Department in the country. The machines are there for basic research. There should be a coordinated effort to sample virus RNA from around the country on an ongoing basis. One of many things the feds should be doing. The Trump administration had no clue. God knows how long the Biden Administration will take to get this type of monitoring up and functioning. It's going to take money to do it - and coordination among many labs - but it is certainly doable.