The Metagenomics RevolutionEdición 1

The Metagenomics Revolution: Unlocking the Potential Microbial Communities in Diagnostics and Beyond serves as a comprehensive resource covering the fundamental principles, methodologies, and cutting-edge advancements in metagenomics. It bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and practical applications, making it an essential guide for researchers, clinicians, engineers, and industry professionals. By integrating concepts from microbiology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, and clinical diagnostics, this book offers a multidisciplinary approach to metagenomic analysis and its real-world applications. The primary aim is to equip readers with a thorough understanding of metagenomics, from sample collection and sequencing technologies to computational tools and data interpretation. The book explores how metagenomic sequencing can be leveraged for diverse applications, including clinical diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, environmental monitoring, agricultural microbiome research, and industrial biotechnology. It provides a structured framework for analyzing complex microbial datasets, highlighting best practices in bioinformatics pipelines, multi-omics integration, and AI-driven microbial analysis.