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Alexander Dietrich¹, Monica Steffi Matchado^1,2, Maximilian Zwiebel¹

¹Chair of Experimental Bioinformatics, TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85354 Freising, Germany.

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Summary

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Namco is a new R shiny application for comprehensive microbiome analysis using 16S rRNA gene data. It streamlines the entire pipeline, proving that fiber-rich diets promote beneficial butyrate-producing bacteria.

Keywords:

bioinformatics pipeline data visualization microbial co-occurrence networks microbial functional profiling microbiome data analysis

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Computational Biology

Background:

16S rRNA gene profiling is a cornerstone of microbiome research, enabling diverse analyses from taxonomic profiling to network analysis.
Existing tools for 16S rRNA data analysis often lack user-friendliness or a comprehensive workflow, leaving gaps in the analysis pipeline.
A unified, accessible platform is needed to facilitate complex microbiome data processing and interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce Namco, a novel R shiny application designed as a comprehensive, user-friendly solution for the entire 16S rRNA gene data analysis pipeline.
To demonstrate Namco's utility in investigating the impact of dietary interventions on gut microbiota composition.
To showcase Namco's capacity for advanced analyses, including machine learning and network analysis.

Main Methods:

Development of Namco, an R shiny application integrating various bioinformatics tools for 16S rRNA gene data processing.
Application of Namco to analyze gut microbiota composition in the context of a high-fiber diet intervention.
Utilizing Namco's features for statistical analysis, machine learning, and network construction.

Main Results:

Namco successfully processed raw 16S rRNA gene data and performed complex analyses, demonstrating its versatility.
The study confirmed the hypothesis that a fiber-enriched diet significantly promotes the abundance of butyrate-producing bacteria.
Namco facilitated the identification of specific microbial taxa associated with the dietary intervention.

Conclusions:

Namco offers a streamlined, one-stop solution for microbiome analysis, addressing the limitations of existing tools.
The application empowers researchers to conduct comprehensive analyses from raw data to advanced insights, including machine learning and network analysis.
Namco provides a valuable resource for microbiome research, particularly for investigating diet-microbiota interactions and supporting hypothesis-driven research.