Annals of Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
74(1)
Published: Aug. 10, 2024
Abstract
Background
High-throughput
sequencing
of
the
full-length
16S
rRNA
gene
has
improved
taxonomic
classification
prokaryotes
found
in
natural
environments.
However,
shorter
regions
from
same
gene,
like
V4-V5
region,
can
provide
more
cost-effective
high
throughput.
It
is
unclear
which
approach
best
describes
prokaryotic
communities
underexplored
In
this
study,
we
hypothesize
that
high-throughput
combined
with
adequate
databases
improves
description
environments
comparison
a
short
region
gene.
Results
To
test
our
hypothesis,
compared
profiles
seawater
samples
Arctic
Ocean
using:
and
combination
either
Genome
Taxonomy
Database
(GTDB)
or
Silva
taxonomy
database.
Our
results
show
all
combinations
strategies
present
similar
at
higher
levels.
lower
levels,
namely
family,
genus,
most
notably
species
level,
led
to
proportions
Amplicon
Sequence
Variants
(ASVs)
assigned
formally
valid
taxa.
Hence,
was
obtained
by
GTDB
combination,
some
cases
allowed
for
identification
intraspecific
diversity
ASVs.
Conclusions
We
conclude
coupling
microbiome
profiling
ranks.
The
improvements
reported
here
context
scientists
discuss
microbial
community
dynamics
within
solid
framework
still
underrepresented
sequences
public
databases.
iMetaOmics.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1)
Published: July 11, 2024
Abstract
Bacteria
often
exist
and
function
as
a
community,
known
the
bacterial
microbiota,
which
consists
of
vast
numbers
bacteria
belonging
to
many
species
(taxa).
Characterizing
microbiota
needs
high‐throughput
approaches
that
enable
identification
quantification
cells,
such
have
been
under
development
for
more
than
30
years.
In
this
review,
we
describe
history
technologies
based
on
16S
ribosomal
RNA
(rRNA)
gene‐amplicon
sequencing
characterization
microbiotas.
Then,
summarize
features
applications
current
rRNA
approaches,
including
recent
achievement
enables
individual
cells
with
single‐base
accuracy
genes
identified
cells.
Furthermore,
present
prospects
further
technical
development,
combined
use
methods
other
informative
analyses,
whole‐genome
in
common
unit
cell,
both
number
their
functions.
Environmental Microbiome,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Feb. 14, 2023
Microbial
communities
in
recirculating
aquaculture
systems
(RAS)
play
a
role
system
success,
nutrient
cycling,
and
water
quality.
Considering
the
increasing
socio-economic
of
fish
farming,
e.g.,
regarding
food
security,
an
in-depth
understanding
microbial
is
also
relevant
from
management
perspective,
especially
growth,
development,
welfare
farmed
animal.
However,
current
data
on
composition
within
RAS
patchy,
which
partly
attributable
to
diverging
method
choices
that
render
comparative
analyses
challenging.
Therefore,
there
need
for
accurate,
standardized,
user-friendly
methods
study
systems.We
compared
sequencing
approach
performances
(3
types
16S
short
amplicon
sequencing,
PacBio
long-read
amplification-free
shotgun
metagenomics)
characterization
two
commercial
farms.
Results
showed
primer
choice
length
affect
some
values
(e.g.,
diversity
measures,
number
assigned
taxa
or
distinguishing
ASVs)
but
have
no
impact
spatio-temporal
patterns
between
sample
types,
farms
time
points.
This
implies
rRNA
approaches
are
adequate
community
studies.
The
amplicons
underperformed
quantitative
resolution
were
suited
identify
functional
services,
nitrification
cycling
detection
pathogens.
Finally,
metagenomics
extended
picture
fungi,
viruses,
bacteriophages,
opening
avenues
exploring
inter-domain
interactions.
All
datasets
agreed
major
prokaryotic
players,
such
as
Actinobacteriota,
Bacteroidota,
Nitrospirota,
Proteobacteria.The
different
yielded
overlapping
highly
complementary
results,
with
each
contributing
unique
not
obtainable
other
approaches.
We
conclude
tiered
constitutes
strategy
obtaining
maximum
amount
information
can
inform
basic
research
evolution
dynamics.
For
specific
and/or
applied
questions,
single-method
more
practical
cost-effective
could
lead
better
farm
practices.
Biodiversity Data Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Sept. 5, 2023
The
Malayan
tiger
(Pantheratigrisjacksoni)
is
a
critically
endangered
species
native
to
the
Malaysian
Peninsula.
To
imitate
wild
conditions
where
tigers
do
not
hunt
every
day,
numerous
wildlife
sanctuaries
feed
their
daily.
However,
effects
of
fasting
on
gut
microbiota
captive
remains
unknown.
This
study
aimed
characterise
by
comparing
microbial
communities
during
versus
normal
feeding
conditions.
was
conducted
at
Melaka
Zoo,
Peninsula
and
involved
fasted
Monday.
In
total,
ten
faecal
samples
tiger,
two
Bengal
(outgroup)
four
lion
were
collected
analysed
for
metabarcoding
targeting
16S
rRNA
V3-V4
region.
we
determined
14
phyla,
87
families,
167
genera
53
microbiome
across
samples.
potentially
harmful
bacterial
found
in
this
included
Fusobacterium,
Bacteroides,
Clostridium
sensu
stricto
1,
Solobacterium,
Echerichiashigella,
Ignatzschineria
Negativibacillus.
phase
had
higher
composition
more
diverse
than
phase.
present
findings
indicate
balanced
ratio
dominant
reflecting
resetting
imbalanced
due
fasting.
These
can
help
authorities
how
best
maintain
improve
husbandry
health
captivity
be
used
monitoring
ex-situ
veterinary
care
unit.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 5, 2024
Introduction
Desert
ecosystems
harbor
a
unique
microbial
diversity
that
is
crucial
for
ecological
stability
and
biogeochemical
cycles.
An
in-depth
understanding
of
the
biodiversity,
compositions,
functions
these
communities
imperative
to
navigate
global
changes
confront
potential
threats
opportunities
applicable
agricultural
amid
climate
change.
Methods
This
study
explores
in
rhizosphere
endosphere
desert
plants
native
Arabian
Peninsula
using
next-generation
sequencing
16S
rRNA
gene
(V3-V4
hypervariable
region).
Results
Our
results
reveal
each
community
has
diverse
composition.
Based
on
alpha
beta
indices,
microbiome
significantly
richer
taxa
compared
endosphere.
The
data
reveals
shift
towards
fast-growing
microbes
with
active
metabolism,
involvement
nutrient
cycling,
nitrogen
fixation,
defense
pathways.
presence
habitat-specific
desert,
highlighting
their
remarkable
resilience
adaptability
extreme
environmental
conditions.
Notably,
we
observed
existence
radiation-resistant
such
as
Deinococcus
radiotolerans,
Kocuria
sp.,
Rubrobacter
radiotolerans
which
can
tolerate
high
levels
ionizing
radiation.
Additionally,
examples
exhibiting
tolerance
challenging
conditions
include
Nocardioides
halotolerans,
thriving
high-salinity
environments,
hyperthermophilic
Quasibacillus
thermotolerans.
Moreover,
functional
analysis
enrichment
chaperon
biosynthesis
pathways
associated
correct
protein
folding
under
heat
stress
Discussion
research
sheds
light
underscores
applications
increase
agriculture
ecosystems,
offering
promising
strategy
fortify
crops
against
challenges
posed
by
change,
ultimately
supporting
sustainable
food
production
our
ever-expanding
population.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 21, 2022
Accessibility
to
next-generation
sequencing
(NGS)
technologies
has
enabled
the
profiling
of
microbial
communities
living
in
distinct
habitats.
16S
ribosomal
RNA
(rRNA)
gene
is
widely
used
for
microbiota
with
NGS
technologies.
Since
most
platforms
generate
short
reads,
full-length
rRNA
impractical.
Therefore,
choosing
which
hypervariable
region
sequence
critical
studies.
All
nine
regions
are
taxonomically
informative,
but
due
variability
performance
specific
clades,
ideal
will
depend
on
bacterial
composition
habitat
under
study.
Recently,
allowed
identification
microbes
urinary
tract,
and
become
an
active
research
area.
However,
there
no
current
study
evaluating
different
male
profiling.
We
collected
urine
samples
from
volunteers
profiled
their
by
a
panel
six
amplicons
encompassing
all
regions.
Systematic
comparisons
indicate
V1V2
better
assess
taxa
commonly
present
samples,
suggesting
amplicon
more
suitable
believe
our
results
be
helpful
guide
this
crucial
methodological
choice
future
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
16S
rRNA
amplicon
sequencing
or,
more
recently,
metatranscriptomic
analysis
are
currently
the
only
preferred
methods
for
microbial
profiling
of
samples
containing
a
predominant
ratio
human
to
bacterial
DNA.
However,
due
off-target
amplification
DNA,
current
protocols
inadequate
bioptic
samples.
Here
we
present
an
efficient,
reliable,
and
affordable
method
bacteriome
clinical
DNA
content
predominates.
We
determined
microbiota
profile
in
total
40
biopsies
esophagus,
stomach,
duodenum
using
with
widely
used
515F-806R
(V4)
primers
targeting
V4
region,
68F-338R
modified
set
(V1-V2M)
V1-V2
region.
With
primers,
on
average
70%
sequence
variants
(ASV)
mapped
genome.
On
other
hand,
this
was
absent
when
V1-V2M
primers.
Moreover,
provided
significantly
higher
taxonomic
richness
reproducibility
compared
conclude
that
is
cost-effective,
applicable
low-bacterial
abundant
medical
research.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 15, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
difference
in
gut
microbiomes
between
preterm
and
term
infants
using
third-generation
long-read
sequencing
(Oxford
Nanopore
Technologies,
ONT)
compared
with
an
established
gold
standard,
Illumina
(second-generation
short-read
sequencing).
A
total
of
69
fecal
samples
from
51
(T)
(P)
were
collected
at
7
28
days
life.
Gut
colonization
profiling
was
performed
by
16S
rRNA
gene
ONT.
We
used
validate
compare
patterns
13
neonates.
Using
bioinformatic
analysis,
we
identified
features
that
differed
P
T.
Both
T1
P1
dominated
Firmicutes
(Staphylococcus
Enterococcus),
whereas
sequentially
showed
dominant
transitions
Lactobacillus
(p
<
0.001)
Streptococcus
T2
=
0.001),
pathogenic
bacteria
(Klebsiella)
P2
0.001).
The
abundance
beneficial
(Bifidobacterium
Lactobacillus)
increased
0.026
p
0.001,
respectively).
These
assignments
correlated
species-level.
Bacterial
α-diversity
T
0.005)
but
not
0.156),
distinct
β-diversity
clustering
than
ONT
reliably
genus
level,
taxonomic
profiles
comparable
those
level.
shows
are
highly
correlated.
had
different
microbiome
profiles,
α-
varied.
has
potential
for
pathogen
detection
neonates
clinical
settings.