Microbiomics Research Applications

Lawrence O. Flowers

Abstract: Microbiomics is a growing scientific field focusing on the quantification, characterization, and functional determination of complex microbial communities. Microbiomics utilizes microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics analysis to study the composition of microorganisms and the inner workings of microbial populations in a distinct habitat and to assess microbe - derived genomic signatures, proteins, and metabolites. The current review examines microbiome research literature and extracts critical evidence highlighting current and potential benefits and applications of microbiome investigations in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. It focuses on how metatranscriptomic and metabolomic techniques have identified key molecules and mechanisms that have expanded our understanding of how microbial communities function in their natural ecosystem. Additional microbiomics research will continue to uncover essential microbial molecules and pathways of societal significance.

Keywords: microbiome; bioprocessing; metabolomics; biotechnology; translational

How to Cite?: Lawrence O. Flowers, "Microbiomics Research Applications", Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1658-1661, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23427100545, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23427100545