Viromes vs. mixed community metagenomes: choice of method dictates interpretation of viral community ecology
Abstract Background Viruses, the majority of which are uncultivated, are among the most abundant biological entities on Earth. From altering microbial physiology to driving community dynamics, viruses are fundamental members of microbiomes. While the number of studies leveraging viral metagenomics (...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-10-01
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Series: | Microbiome |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-024-01905-x |