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Submit samples for full 16S rRNA genetic sequencing of bacteria for high-resolution identification and taxonomic placement.
From 1 July 2022, WIPO Standard ST.26 specifies new requirements for biological sequence listings included in patent applications.
Collection of romanization systems and tables of correspondence approved by Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN) and the US Board on Geographic Names. Please note that the application of these systems should be in accordance with PCGN policy for the...
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Form (S10) for requesting hepatitis B virus (HBV) sequencing by the Blood borne viruses unit (BBVU) .
Form (E53) for genome sequencing for SARS-CoV-2.
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