metagenomikka
Metagenomics is a field of genomics that studies the collective genetic material recovered directly from environmental samples, such as soil, water, or the human gut, without the need to cultivate individual microorganisms. This approach leverages advances in high-throughput DNA sequencing to analyze the genetic diversity and functional potential of entire microbial communities, which are often inaccessible through traditional microbiological techniques.
The process begins with the extraction of DNA from environmental samples, which may contain thousands of different
Metagenomics has broad applications across scientific disciplines. In environmental science, it helps assess microbial roles in
Challenges in metagenomics include the complexity of data interpretation, the presence of contaminant DNA, and the