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Metagenomic Analysis of Silage
Published on: January 13, 2017
Genomic standards consortium workshop: metagenomics, metadata and metaanalysis (M3).
Peter Sterk1, Lynette Hirschman, Dawn Field
1NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Oxford, OX1 3SR, United Kingdom.
Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing. Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing
|November 13, 2009
Summary
The M3 workshop focuses on metagenomics, addressing metadata standards and meta-analysis for data organization and interpretation. It builds upon the Genomics Standards Consortium's prior Special Interest Group meeting.
Area of Science:
- Metagenomics and bioinformatics.
Background:
- The M3 workshop addresses the expanding field of metagenomics.
- Focuses on the need for robust metadata standards and meta-analysis techniques.
Framework:
- Organizing, processing, and interpreting large-scale metagenomic datasets.
- Leveraging the Genomics Standards Consortium's established framework.
Implementation:
- Building on the success of the initial M3 meeting and ISMB 2009 SIG meeting.
Implications:
- Facilitating standardized approaches in metagenomic data analysis.
- Enhancing the collaborative potential within the genomics community.
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