Introduction to Metagenomics
Introduction to Metagenomics Course Overview
Metagenomics is the study of genetic information shared by microbiological communities. Through sequencing technology (Next Generation Sequencing or NGS) it is now possible to align, map and annotate genomes to a reference database in order to begin to understand factors that regulate behaviors and interactions among these microbial communities. The information we collect studying bacteria, archaea, microbial eukaryotes and viruses found in these habitats provide examples of how the collective and often complex genotypes sustain life within these environmental communities.
The genetic make up of organisms within a microbiome suggests that complex communities of microorganisms collectively influence Biological stability of an ecosystem. The microbes living around, on and within the human body (outnumbering the cells of the human body by 10 to 1) are also widely distributed, complex and dynamic communities that have a profound influence on human health, disease and physiology (see reference). These communities also surround plant roots and can help fight off harmful bacteria and create a layer the plant roots rely on to grow and extract useful minerals from the soil. Our understanding of the microbiome function and ways to analyze these communities can help us treat disease, improve human health and wellbeing and even identify ways to improve or protect crop production.
Goals
In this course, you will be familiarized with the way microbiomes influence their hosts and compose a unique community we can study using next generation sequencing. Introduction to Metagenomics will describe the process of sequencing of the bacterial 16S genome. Using the sequential processing of a metagenomics analysis pipeline, you will be able to make comparisons between samples and a reference database. After this course, we recommend to complete Metagenomics 1.
Course Features
- Lectures 10
- Quizzes 2
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 1375
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
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Introduction to Metagenomics
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The Microbiome and Human Health
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festusjeff
jeff ochieng
its a nice course , well elaborated and easy to understand in details
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Adarshpp
The Best Introduction
This is a short, but the best introduction into the world of metagenomics.
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claudiarl
Introduction to Metagenomics
Nicely explained, easy to understand and very helpful. I recommend it.
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Oindrila-Gupta
The introductory course
Nice course, well elaborated and quite interesting
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Beepsa
A very insightful look in the world of Microbes
The Introduction to Metagenomics is a perfect way to start getting acquainted with the world of microbes. In a simple, easy to follow through language, the course makes for an interesting read with a lot of insight into how microbial communities play an important role in the health of all living beings on earth. The quizzes are easy yet challenging meaning that it requires one to go through the course carefully to be able to attempt them. All in all, this was a great start to learning more about the microorganisms that are so essential to living a heathier life!
22 Comments
Can’t imagine any portal other than pine biotech to get updated with all the latest computational biology aspects. The way the courses are handled is amazing and I couldn’t stop myself in between. I highly recommend Pinebio to every beginner who wants to learn advanced concepts be it metagenomics or transcriptomics or epigenetics. A one-stop portal for all your computational biology needs. Great going Pinebio….
Short and Sweet Introductory part. Very useful
Nicely explained ,Nice intro as well. It was short and easily written as well.
Nicely explained,easy to understand.
Very helpful and a brief introduction for beginners!
The introduction is pretty learner-friendly and recommendable
One of the best introductory courses on Metagenomics offered by Pine Biotech…it has really helped me to achieve a clear idea about the subject, and ignited more interest towards it…
Bioinformatics just embracing the skills way in future
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We have developed a section dedicated to analysis of viral genomes and study of reads from NGS sequencing data. These tools can help us identify important relationships with phenotypes and study the variation at the molecular interaction between host and pathogen. Check it out: server.t-bio.nfo
Enjoyed this course very much! I liked how easy it was to understand the process of sequencing microbiomes to grouping bacteria into clusters.
The course is very interesting and easy to follow
Really interesting course! I recommend it.
It’s a very sweet and simple introduction to Metagenomics. However, I couldn’t get a certificate to this course after completion. Can someone help?
hopefully, the issue is resolved now!
The terminologies were quite simple which helps in clear comprehension of the subject even to the ones who do not have prior knowledge in the subject. A very helpful course designed precisely to help students gain better understanding of Metagenomics. Loved it.
Really enjoyed learning a whole new field which is probably going to be very important soon. It was very interesting to know that the gut microbes can affect mood and anxiety. Something I never imagined. Thank you.
Covered essential information to grasp the basics and importance of NGS and Metagenomics.
Good Course, thanks for making it simple
Amazing course. As a beginner, I have gained so much knowledge in Metagenomics. I would surely recommend this platform to friends.
This course is very helpful. Knowledge of metagenomic is likely going to assist us with understanding the pathophysiology of some diseases.
I really enjoyed the courses on this T-bio platform. Kudos