Accurate and fast estimation of taxonomic profiles from metagenomic shotgun sequences.
Microorganisms comprise the majority of Earth’s biological diversity, and they play essential functional roles in virtually all ecosystems. In particular, human-associated microbial communities play a fundamentally important role in health and disease. In many environments, however, more than 99% of the microorganisms cannot be
Electronic revolution in plant taxonomy: Editorial highlights on recent changes to the ICBN and the implications these changes have for the electronic journals.
The XVIII International Botanical Congress held in Melbourne, Australia this July, a gathering of more than 2000 plant scientists from 73 nations, witnessed exciting developments in the field of plant taxonomy. At the meeting, a resolution was passed with a large majority to
Dracula Orchids and Goblin Spiders
Dracula orchids tempt flies by masquerading as mushrooms. Goblin spiders lurk unseen in the world's leaf litter. The natural world is often just as haunting as the macabre costumes worn on city streets, as highlighted by two studies
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