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How to Find ECRC Genomes in NCBI Pathogen Detection
Explore thousands of genome-sequenced E. coli strains submitted by the ECRC through NCBI Pathogen Detection tool. This guide provides clear instructions for locating and exploring these publicly available sequences.
