Metagenomic sequencing techniques allows the study of microbiomes from all sorts of habitats, and using this to explore phages (bacteriophage genomes integrated into the circular bacterial chromosome) ...

Modern laboratory techniques for the detection of novel human viruses are greatly needed as physicians and epidemiologists increasingly deal with infectious diseases caused by new or previously ...

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Payami’s study, “Metagenomics of Parkinson’s disease implicates the gut microbiome in multiple disease mechanisms," was recently published in Nature Communications. Payami and her team reported ...

New research from UAB says the gut microbiome is involved in multiple pathways in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The findings, published in Nature Communications, show a wide imbalance ...

Antibiotic resistance is a global concern that threatens our ability to prevent and treat bacterial infections in humans and animals. To better monitor the emergence and spread of resistance, ...

The landscape of metagenomics and microbiome research is evolving at breakneck speed. As sequencing technologies improve and the demand for high-resolution, bias-free microbial data grows, the ...

Infectious lower respiratory diseases and diarrheal diseases are top causes of deaths worldwide, accounting for 4.1 million deaths in 2019. The current COVID-19 pandemic is yet another reminder about ...

Metagenomics is a revolutionary approach that allows scientists to examine the microbial composition of environmental or clinical samples. While this method enables them to characterize previously ...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phase Genomics, Inc., a global provider of industry-leading genomic solutions, has been awarded the “Metagenomics Innovation Of The Year” distinction for 2023 in the third ...