Metagenomic analysis

Metagenomic analysis is the process of analyzing the composition and function of a microbial community. After obtaining the raw data of a sample from a sequencing machine, we can help you analyze the data to answer the questions you have about the sample.

When would you use metagenomic analysis?

Metagenomic analysis is currently the most powerful tool available to analyse a microbial community. It can be used to answer a wide range of questions, from the presence of a specific pathogen to the presence of a specific metabolite. The possibilities are endless.

Alternatives

While metagenomic analysis is the most powerful tool available, it is not the only tool available. For example, if you are interested in the presence of a specific pathogen, you can also use PCR to detect the presence of that pathogen. If you are interested in the presence of a specific metabolite, you can also use a mass spectrometer to detect the presence of that metabolite. If you are interested in the presence of a specific antibiotic resistance gene, you can also use PCR to detect the presence of that gene.

While these alternatives, they are also less powerful. Metagenomic analysis can provide you with a detailed overview of the composition and function of your sample, while these alternatives can only provide you with a binary answer to your question.

With the exponential fall in sequencing costs, metagenomic analysis is becoming more and more accessible. At Hologenomix, we are constantly working to make metagenomic analysis even more accessible.