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Metatranscriptomics (MTX) analysis can be improved by accounting for gene copies. Models adjusting RNA transcripts for DNA levels enhance differential expression discovery in microbial communities.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Metatranscriptomics (MTX) profiles microbial community function but is underutilized due to computational challenges.
  • Challenges include non-independent RNA and DNA changes, genetic plasticity, and data compositionality.
  • Accurate differential expression (DE) analysis is crucial for MTX interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically evaluate statistical models for differential expression analysis in metatranscriptomics.
  • To provide recommendations for improving DE discovery in MTX data.
  • To address limitations caused by coupled changes in gene copy number and transcript levels.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed six statistical models for DE analysis in MTX, varying DNA/RNA normalization and abundance assumptions.
  • Utilized simulated and real multi-omic datasets for model evaluation.
  • Incorporated adjustments for gene copies and within-species RNA balance.

Main Results:

  • Models adjusting RNA transcripts relative to their encoding gene copies as a covariate showed significantly higher accuracy.
  • When paired DNA data is unavailable, within-species normalization with total RNA balance adjustment improved DE detection.
  • Filtering technical zeros also enhanced sensitivity, specificity, and interpretability.

Conclusions:

  • Accounting for gene copy number is critical for accurate MTX differential expression analysis.
  • Developed models offer improved DE discovery in microbial communities.
  • These methods enhance the utility and effectiveness of metatranscriptomics.