Molecular ecology of microbiomes in the wild: Common pitfalls, methodological advances and future directions.
Mol Ecol
; 33(2): e17223, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
The study of microbiomes across organisms and environments has become a prominent focus in molecular ecology. This perspective article explores common challenges, methodological advancements, and future directions in the field. Key research areas include understanding the drivers of microbiome community assembly, linking microbiome composition to host genetics, exploring microbial functions, transience and spatial partitioning, and disentangling non-bacterial components of the microbiome. Methodological advancements, such as quantifying absolute abundances, sequencing complete genomes, and utilizing novel statistical approaches, are also useful tools for understanding complex microbial diversity patterns. Our aims are to encourage robust practices in microbiome studies and inspire researchers to explore the next frontier of this rapidly changing field.
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Assunto principal:
Bactérias
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Microbiota
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En
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Mol Ecol
Assunto da revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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