Targeted metagenomic sequencing with spiked primers for enrichment of viruses in wastewater for pathogen surveillance
Matt C Parker, Nisachon Apinda, Siriwat Uamngamsup, Polawat Phetra, Terdsak Yano, Kanokwan Sangkakam, Thanaporn Eiamsam-ang, Anucha Muenthaisong, Pune Phetra, Angkana T. Huang, Mark Smolinski, Sarah H. Olson, Nathan D. Grubaugh, Maíra Phelps, Karyna Rosario, , Patipat Susumpow
The paper develops MSSPE, a method to enrich low-abundance viruses in wastewater using spiked primers, improving detection in resource-limited settings.
bioRxiv · Dec 26, 2025 · PreprintGenomics