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Standardized Protocols for Human Microbiome Studies: A Comprehensive Guide from Sampling to Reporting

This article provides a comprehensive framework for implementing standardized protocols in human microbiome research, addressing critical needs from foundational concepts to clinical translation.

Sofia Henderson
Dec 02, 2025

Decoding Antimicrobial Resistance: A Comprehensive Guide to Metagenomic NGS Analysis

The escalating global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) demands advanced surveillance tools.

Madelyn Parker
Dec 02, 2025

Metatranscriptomics: Analyzing Active Microbial Communities for Biomedical Breakthroughs

This article provides a comprehensive overview of metatranscriptomics, a powerful method for profiling gene expression in entire microbial communities.

Benjamin Bennett
Dec 02, 2025

Ultimate Guide to Illumina Library Preparation for Microbiome Sequencing: From 16S to Shotgun Metagenomics

This comprehensive guide details Illumina library preparation for microbiome sequencing, addressing the critical needs of researchers and drug development professionals.

Violet Simmons
Dec 02, 2025

Oxford Nanopore Full-Length 16S rRNA Sequencing: A Comprehensive Guide for Species-Level Microbial Analysis

Full-length 16S rRNA sequencing using Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) is revolutionizing microbial identification by providing species-level resolution critical for biomedical research and drug development.

Sebastian Cole
Dec 02, 2025

Unlocking Microbial Function: A Comprehensive Guide to Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing for Biomedical Research

Shotgun metagenomic sequencing has emerged as a powerful, culture-independent method for comprehensively profiling the genetic and functional potential of complex microbial communities.

Caleb Perry
Dec 02, 2025

Unlocking Microbial Worlds: A Comprehensive Guide to Illumina Sequencing for Ecology Research

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Illumina next-generation sequencing (NGS) and its transformative role in microbial ecology.

Nolan Perry
Dec 02, 2025

A Strategic Guide to Choosing Your NGS Method for Microbiome Analysis

Selecting the optimal Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) method is critical for successful microbiome research and clinical application.

Allison Howard
Dec 02, 2025

OTUs vs. ASVs: A Researcher's Guide to Microbiome Data Analysis

This article provides a comprehensive guide for researchers and drug development professionals on the critical choice between Operational Taxonomic Units (OTUs) and Amplicon Sequence Variants (ASVs) in marker-gene sequencing analysis.

Elizabeth Butler
Dec 02, 2025

Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing for Bacterial Identification: A Comprehensive Guide for Researchers and Drug Developers

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is revolutionizing bacterial identification by enabling unbiased, culture-independent detection of pathogens directly from clinical samples.

Aaliyah Murphy
Dec 02, 2025

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