Metagenomics Methods and Protocols

This volume provides up-to-date and novel techniques for various screening technologies currently used in metagenomics and related areas. Starting with DNA/RNA isolation from environmental samples, the book continues by delving into areas such as current methods used to isolate DNA and construct met...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Streit, Wolfgang R. (Editor), Daniel, Rolf (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Humana 2023, 2023
Edition:3rd ed. 2023
Series:Methods in Molecular Biology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Construction of Small-Insert and Large-Insert Metagenomic Libraries
  • Extraction of Total DNA and RNA from Marine Filter Samples and Generation of a Universal cDNA as Universal Template for Marker Gene Studies
  • Functional Metagenomics as a Tool to Tap into Natural Diversity of Valuable Biotechnological Compounds
  • Functional and Sequence-Specific Screening Protocols for the Detection of Novel Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Metagenomic DNA
  • Identification of PKS Gene Clusters from Metagenomic Libraries Using a Next Generation Sequencing Approach
  • Activity-Based Screening of Metagenomic Fosmid Libraries for Hydrogen-Uptake Enzymes
  • Functional Metagenomics Approach for the Discovery of Novel Genes Encoding Phosphatase Activity
  • Isolation of Genes Encoding Carbon Metabolism Pathways from Complex Microbial Communities
  • Screening Metagenomes for Algae Cell Wall Carbohydrates Degrading Hydrolases in Enrichment Cultures
  • The PET-Degrading Potential of Global Metagenomes: From InSilico Mining to Active Enzymes
  • High-Throughput Screening for Thermostable Polyester Hydrolases
  • Metagenomic Screening of a Novel PET Esterase via In Vitro Expression System
  • Assigning Functions of Unknown Enzymes by High Throughput Enzyme Characterization
  • Isolation of a Host-Confined Phage Metagenome Allows the Detection of Phages Both Capable and Incapable of Plaque Formation
  • CRISPR-Cas9 Shaped Viral Metagenomes Associated with Bacillus subtilis
  • Cloning and Expression of Metagenomic DNA in Streptomyces lividans and Its Subsequent Fermentation for Optimized Production
  • DNA-, RNA-, and Protein-Based Stable-Isotope Probing for High-Throughput Biomarker Analysis of Active Microorganisms