This Genome Watch highlights how genomic lineage resolution is revolutionizing precision diagnostics by providing insights into pathogen evolution, transmission dynamics and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
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Shetty, V., Mutreja, A. Decoding pathogen evolution to curb antimicrobial resistance. Nat Rev Microbiol 23, 275 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41579-025-01168-9
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