“Metagenomic studies and analyses are useful in fields such as medical research, agricultural systems, industry, environmental and sustainability studies”.
Metagenomics allows us to investigate entire microbial communities
Metagenomic studies and analyses are fundamental to scientific research and developing practical applications in various industries: they contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovation. Metagenomics allows us to study entire microbial communities, providing important insights into the enormous diversity and interactions between microorganisms. Metagenomics is also able to uncover the hidden diversity of micro-organisms, which has led to the discovery of countless new species. Metagenomic studies and analyses are useful in fields such as medical research, agricultural systems, industry, and environmental and sustainability studies.
We use state-of-the-art sequencing platforms and bioinformatic analysis.
TECNALIA specialises in studying and characterising the microbial population (microbiota) in a variety of habitats, from the body to the environment, food products and oenology. We use state-of-the-art sequencing platforms and bioinformatic analysis to provide you with detailed, accurate information on the species identified. Our Metagenomic Studies and Analysis services are aimed at biotech and biomedical companies, the pharmaceutical industry, agri-food companies, universities and research centres. Studies and characterisations are carried out on the microbial population in a variety of habitats in our laboratories using molecular and genomic techniques. These techniques make it possible to analyse genome fragments of micro-organisms from natural environments and, consequently, identify species or phylotypes and the sequencing of genes. In addition, alternative next-generation sequencing (NGS) DNA methodologies are used to study diversity in natural microbial communities. Scientists have also used various metagenomic techniques to study marine microbial communities. Microbial diversity has become one of the most important lines of research in the area of microbial ecology, not only for its role in understanding the function, structure and evolution of the populations that make up a microbial community, but also as an important source of medical and biotechnological research.
