Baoum Riham O
Biological Science Department, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPublications
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Research Article
New biotechnological applications and metagenomic analysis of the microbial communities in seawater
Author(s): Abo-Aba SEM*, Fakieh Mohammad H and Baoum Riham O
Metagenomics is a method that studies genetic material extracted from environmental samples to understand the makeup, functions and dynamics of microbiomes. Studying organisms that are challenging to cultivate in laboratories and exploring species in their natural habitats are made easier by this emerging area of genetic research. These communities are diverse and widespread, found in various environments, including seawater ecosystems. Understanding their impact on ecosystems is crucial, as they include bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists and viruses. With their high challenges, seawater ecosystems have a significant microbial population, with many species playing crucial roles in biogeochemical cycles. Advancements in genomics and sequencing have revolutionized microbial ecology by using culture-independent molecular approaches. Techniques like genetic fingerprinting, metagenomics, m.. Read More»