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BioMed Central Blog : How to explore a metagenome

BioMed Central Blog : How to explore a metagenome

In a timely overview of meta-genomics, Thomas et. al. provide an accessible  primer for scientists who may be new to the research area, for example the ecologist, evolutionary biologist, microbiologist or clinician. The Review article, published in Microbial Informatics and Experimentation, introduces the typical steps in a meta-genomics research project, from DNA isolation and sequencing to data management and analysis.