About the webinar

Microbial sequencing can support the study of individual microbial genomes as well as complex microbial communities across human health, environmental science, agriculture and biotechnology.

This beginner-friendly webinar introduces key approaches including amplicon sequencing, shotgun metagenomics and microbial whole-genome sequencing. It explains how these approaches address different research questions and compares the respective roles of short-read and long-read sequencing.

The session also provides an overview of available bioinformatics options and practical considerations for selecting an appropriate sequencing strategy and planning a microbial research project.

What you will learn

• The differences between amplicon sequencing, shotgun metagenomics and microbial whole-genome sequencing
• How short-read and long-read sequencing support different microbial research objectives
• Key considerations when selecting a sequencing approach
• The role of bioinformatics in microbial and microbiome studies
• How to plan an appropriate sequencing strategy for your project

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Access the recording to gain a practical introduction to microbial sequencing and learn how different sequencing technologies and workflows can support genome-level and community-level research.