Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Nucleic acids02:43

Nucleic acids

Nucleic acids are the most important macromolecules for the continuity of life. They carry the cell's genetic blueprint and carry instructions for its functioning.
DNA and RNA
The two main types of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). DNA is the genetic material in all living organisms, ranging from single-celled bacteria to multicellular mammals. It is in the nucleus of eukaryotes and in the organelles, chloroplasts, and mitochondria. In prokaryotes, the...
Genomics02:02

Genomics

Genomics is the science of genomes: it is the study of all the genetic material of an organism. In humans, the genome consists of information carried in 23 pairs of chromosomes in the nucleus, as well as mitochondrial DNA. In genomics, both coding and non-coding DNA is sequenced and analyzed. Genomics allows a better understanding of all living things, their evolution, and their diversity. It has a myriad of uses: for example, to build phylogenetic trees, to improve productivity and...
Nucleic Acids02:43

Nucleic Acids

Nucleic acids are the most important macromolecules for the continuity of life. They carry the cell's genetic blueprint and carry instructions for its functioning.
DNA and RNA
The two main types of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). DNA is the genetic material in all living organisms, ranging from single-celled bacteria to multicellular mammals. It is in the nucleus of eukaryotes and in the organelles, chloroplasts, and mitochondria. In prokaryotes, the...
Nucleic Acids02:43

Nucleic Acids

Nucleic acids are the most important macromolecules for the continuity of life. They carry the cell's genetic blueprint and carry instructions for its functioning.
DNA and RNA
The two main types of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). DNA is the genetic material in all living organisms, ranging from single-celled bacteria to multicellular mammals. It is in the nucleus of eukaryotes and in the organelles, chloroplasts, and mitochondria. In prokaryotes, the...
Nucleic Acids02:43

Nucleic Acids

Nucleic acids are the most important macromolecules for the continuity of life. They carry the cell's genetic blueprint and carry instructions for its functioning.
DNA and RNA
The two main types of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). DNA is the genetic material in all living organisms, ranging from single-celled bacteria to multicellular mammals. It is in the nucleus of eukaryotes and in the organelles, chloroplasts, and mitochondria. In prokaryotes, the...
Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides01:20

Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides

Nucleic acids are the most important macromolecules for the continuity of life. They carry the cell's genetic blueprint and have instructions for its functioning. The two main types of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
DNA is the genetic material in all living organisms, ranging from single-celled bacteria to multicellular mammals. It is in the nucleus of eukaryotes and the organelles such as chloroplasts and mitochondria. In...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effects of genotypic diversity on growth and survival of an ecologically important coral.

PNAS nexus·2026
Same author

Genomic and Metabolomic Insights into Metabolites of a <i>Streptomyces</i> Isolate Associated with <i>Chromodoris quadricolor</i>, a Red Sea Nudibranch.

Marine drugs·2025
Same author

Sea cucumber grazing linked to enrichment of anaerobic microbial metabolisms in coral reef sediments.

The ISME journal·2025
Same author

Promiscuous and genome-wide recombination underlies the sequence-discrete species of the SAR11 lineage in the deep ocean.

The ISME journal·2025
Same author

Amplicon Sequencing Reveals Diversity in Spatially Separated Microbial Communities in the Icelandic Mars Analog Environment Mælifellssandur.

Astrobiology·2025
Same author

Scientists' call to action: Microbes, planetary health, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Cell·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Metagenomic Analysis of Silage
08:43

Metagenomic Analysis of Silage

Published on: January 13, 2017

Essential nucleic acid omics: a theoretical foundation for early-stage users.

Andrew J Maritan1,2, Frank J Stewart1,3

  • 1Montana State University, Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology, Bozeman, MT, United States.

Frontiers in Bioinformatics
|February 20, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Omics analyses, crucial in modern biology, are simplified by understanding core data, tools, and workflows. This modular approach aids new users, especially students, in navigating complex genomic and gene expression data.

Keywords:
FAIRISAMAGSbeginnerearly careerguidemetabarcodingpipeline

More Related Videos

Leveraging CyVerse Resources for De Novo Comparative Transcriptomics of Underserved (Non-model) Organisms
10:41

Leveraging CyVerse Resources for De Novo Comparative Transcriptomics of Underserved (Non-model) Organisms

Published on: May 9, 2017

Design to Implementation Study for Development and Patient Validation of Paper-Based Toehold Switch Diagnostics
10:42

Design to Implementation Study for Development and Patient Validation of Paper-Based Toehold Switch Diagnostics

Published on: June 17, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Metagenomic Analysis of Silage
08:43

Metagenomic Analysis of Silage

Published on: January 13, 2017

Leveraging CyVerse Resources for De Novo Comparative Transcriptomics of Underserved (Non-model) Organisms
10:41

Leveraging CyVerse Resources for De Novo Comparative Transcriptomics of Underserved (Non-model) Organisms

Published on: May 9, 2017

Design to Implementation Study for Development and Patient Validation of Paper-Based Toehold Switch Diagnostics
10:42

Design to Implementation Study for Development and Patient Validation of Paper-Based Toehold Switch Diagnostics

Published on: June 17, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Genomics and Molecular Biology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Modern biology heavily utilizes omics analyses, including nucleic acid sequencing for genome reconstruction and gene expression profiling.
  • Exponential growth in omics databases is driven by decreasing sequencing costs and enhanced computing accessibility.
  • Widespread self-training in omics is occurring via open-access tools, leading to rapid adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demystify omics analyses for new users, particularly students, who face challenges with large datasets and complex computational guides.
  • To identify the fundamental, modular components common to all omics analyses.
  • To provide a foundational understanding of omics theory for practical implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Identification of core elements: data products, tools, and workflows.
  • Application of these core elements within microbiology contexts.
  • Leveraging first-hand experience in training early-stage omics users.

Main Results:

  • Omics analyses, despite their complexity, possess an inherent simplicity due to their modular nature.
  • A few consistent steps are fundamental to all omics analyses.
  • A structured approach focusing on theory aids practical application.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the core elements of omics (data products, tools, workflows) simplifies complex analyses.
  • A modular theoretical framework is essential for effective training and implementation of omics in biology.
  • This approach can reduce confusion and frustration for new omics users.