articleMicrobial Informatics and ExperimentationFeb 9, 2012HYBRID OA

Metagenomics - a guide from sampling to data analysis

UNSW Sydney · Argonne National Laboratory · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Metagenomics applies a suite of genomic technologies and bioinformatics tools to directly access the genetic content of entire communities of organisms. The field of metagenomics has been responsible for substantial advances in microbial ecology, evolution, and diversity over the past 5 to 10 years, and many research laboratories are actively engaged in it now. With the growing numbers of activities also comes a plethora of methodological knowledge and expertise that should guide future developments in the field. This review summarizes the current opinions in metagenomics, and provides practical guidance and advice on sample processing, sequencing technology, assembly, binning, annotation, experimental design,…

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  • Metagenomics
  • Data science
  • Suite
  • Field (mathematics)
  • Computer science
  • Annotation
  • Data sharing
  • Sample (material)
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