Introduction To Computational Metagenomics

Scientists have gained the ability to decode many genomes through breakthroughs in genome sequencing and high-performance computing. They aim to understand the diversity of microbial communities and exploit their potential for improving health and environment. Computational metagenomics faces challenges such as handling large datasets and complex species interactions. This book provides an interdisciplinary approach to computational metagenomics, covering metagenomics, data engineering, and algorithms, and is useful for those interested in this field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

Scientists have made remarkable strides in high-throughput genome sequencing and high-performance computing technologies, enabling them to decode various genomes, including our own. Their next goal is to comprehensively understand the diverse microbial communities within and around us, harnessing their potential for improving our health and environment. This emerging field, known as metagenomics, involves sequencing microbial genomes directly from their natural habitats without the need for lab cultivation. However, computational metagenomics faces significant challenges, including dealing with vast amounts of data and complex interactions among thousands of species. This interdisciplinary book is a valuable resource for those interested in embarking on their own journey in computational metagenomics. It serves as a prism through which to explore intricate computational metagenomics problems and unravel their three distinct aspects: metagenomics, data engineering, and algorithms. Graduate students and advanced undergraduates in genomics science or computer science fields will find the concepts explained in this book as foundational for advancing to more advanced topics. Metagenomics practitioners and researchers from similar disciplines will also find it useful to broaden their knowledge and identify new research targets.

ISBN-13: 9789811242465