The Liver Meeting 2019-Methods and Setup for Microbiome Research

Methods and Setup for Microbiome Research

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The video discusses analyzing the gut microbiome, emphasizing the importance of understanding bacterial classification and different analysis techniques like 16S ribosomal RNA and metagenomics. It touches on the diversity of species, storage methods for samples, and the significance of consistency in data collection. The importance of clear hypotheses and proper bioinformatics for successful studies is highlighted. The transcript also mentions evolving research areas like the circulating microbiome and metabolomics, with a case study linking a bacterial metabolite to glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetes. The key takeaway stresses the complexity of the microbiome and the need for a well-planned and consistent approach in research projects.

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Presenter: Herbert Tilg

Keywords

gut microbiome analysis

bacterial classification

metagenomics

microbiome diversity

metabolomics research