Microbiomics Flashcards
1
Q
What is metataxomics
A
The most important development in medical microbiology in the past decade. The study of a single, photogenically important gene. Separates species through DNA sequencing.
2
Q
What are some disadvantages to metagenomics
A
Massive amount of data produced so prone to noise
Only gives binary gene expression
Expensive
3
Q
How would you get a sample for metatranscriptomics
A
Extraction of RNA, creation of cDNA, fragmentation and sequencing
