Using the metagenomics RAST server (MG-RAST) for analyzing shotgun metagenomes.
- Mathematics and Computer Science
Shotgun metagenomics creates millions of fragments of short DNA reads, which are meaningless unless analyzed appropriately. The Metagenomics RAST server (MG-RAST) is a web-based, open source system that offers a unique suite of tools for analyzing these data sets. After de-replication and quality control, fragments are mapped against a comprehensive nonredundant database (NR). Phylogenetic and metabolic reconstructions are computed from the set of hits against the NR. The resulting data are made available for browsing, download, and most importantly, comparison against a comprehensive collection of public metagenomes. A submitted metagenome is visible only to the user, unless the user makes it public or shares with other registered users. Public metagenomes are available to all.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- SC; NIH
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 1035447
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/MCS/JA-65695
- Journal Information:
- Cold Spring Harbor Protocols, Journal Name: Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 2010; ISSN 1940-3402
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- ENGLISH
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