Identification and full genome sequencing of previously unknown sandfly-borne phleboviruses using a newly established capture-based next-generation sequencing approach

A recent study used myBaits® target enrichment to recover complete genomes of both known and previously unknown sandfly-borne phleboviruses—even from low-quality, low-viral-load samples.

Key takeaways:

• 99–100% enrichment
• Full genome recovery
• Expanded understanding of viral diversity in East Africa

From uncovering new viruses to enabling better surveillance, capture-based NGS is changing what’s possible in pathogen discovery.