Metagenomic sequencing of viruses

Metagenomic sequencing of viruses, also known as virome sequencing, is a newly emerged discipline that combines the principles of metagenomics with existing molecular biology detection techniques for viruses. Virome sequencing directly focuses on the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of viruses present in the environment and enables rapid and accurate identification of the entire viral composition in the environment. It plays a crucial role in virus discovery, viral tracing, microbial surveillance, and other research areas.