Journal of Computer Science & Systems Biology

Fabrice Armougom

Publications

• Review Article
  Exploring Microbial Diversity Using 16S rRNA High-Throughput Methods
  Author(s): Fabrice Armougom and Didier RaoultFabrice Armougom and Didier Raoult
  
  As a result of advancements in high-throughput technology, the sequencing of the pioneering 16S rRNA gene marker is gradually shedding light on the taxonomic characterization of the spectacular microbial diversity that inhabits the earth. 16S rRNA-based investigations of microbial environmental niches are currently conducted using several technologies, including large-scale clonal Sanger sequencing, oligonucleotide microarrays, and, particularly, 454 pyrosequencing that targets specific regions or is linked to barcoding strategies. Interestingly, the short read length produced by next-generation sequencing technology has led to new computational efforts in the taxonomic sequence assignment process. From a medical perspective, the characterization of the microbial composition of the skin surface, oral cavity, and gut in both healthy and diseased people enab.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/jcsb.1000019

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