Metagenomics

The study of a collection of genetic material (genomes) from a diverse group of species is known as metagenomics. The term "metagenomics" is usually used to describe the study of microbial populations. The genomic examination of microorganisms by direct extraction and cloning of DNA from their natural environment is known as metagenomics. To circumvent the current hurdles in estimating diversity, protocols have been designed to collect unknown microbial diversity. Shotgun sequencing and directed sequencing are the two most frequent approaches used in metagenomics. Bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live on and inside us have a significant impact on our daily health and are frequently connected to a variety of diseases, including autoimmune disorders and infections. The microbial community must be accurately identified and characterized in order to diagnose and treat these disorders. Current sequencing methods allow for the sequencing of a sample's whole nucleic acid complement, providing an accurate picture of the community members present as well as the microbial community's full genetic potential. Metagenomics also enables doctors to investigate more complicated phenotypes such as microbial dysbiosis associated with intestinal diseases and disruptions of the skin microbiome linked to skin disorders.

• Shotgun Sequencing
• Directed Sequencing
• Microbiome and Metagenomics
• Immunology and Metagenomics