Veronika Dubinkina

Apr 10, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Byron Smith |Chunyu Zhao |Veronika Dubinkina |Xiaofan Jin

AbstractMetagenomics has greatly expanded our understanding of the gut microbiome by revealing vast diversity within and across human hosts. Even within a single species, different strains can have highly divergent gene content, affecting traits such as antibiotic resistance, metabolism, and virulence. Methods that harness metagenomic data to resolve strain-level differences in functional potential are crucial for understanding the causes and consequences of this intraspecific diversity.