K-mer based method for finding sequence type-specific PCR primers for Listeria monocytogenes
Reidar Andreson, Age Brauer, Lauris Kaplinski, Tarmo Puurand, Merle Külaots, Signe Saumaa, Ants Kurg, Maido Remm
This paper develops a k-mer-based method to design PCR primers for rapid, low-cost sequence typing of L. monocytogenes with 100% sensitivity and specificity.
Scientific Reports · Aug 3, 2026Peer-reviewedGenetic & Genomic Medicine