Genetics Allows Scientists to Track MRSA's Spread

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-01-21

A new technological approach to genome sequencing has made it possible for scientists to track the spread of the deadly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria from person to person--or even around the globe. Read full story >

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Genetics Allows Scientists to Track MRSA's Spread

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