Category: Paper
Metagenomic classification tackles the problem of characterising the taxonomic
source of all DNA sequencing reads in a sample. A common approach to address the
differences and biases between the many different taxonomic classification tools
is to run metagenomic data through multiple classification tools and databases.
This, however, is a very time-consuming task when performed manually -
particularly when combined with the appropriate preprocessing of sequencing
reads before the classification. …
Bioremediation of chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbon-contaminated aquifers can be
hindered by high contaminant concentrations and acids generated during
remediation. Encapsulating microbes in hydrogels may provide a protective,
tunable environment from inhibiting compounds; however, current approaches to
formulate successful encapsulated systems rely on trial and error rather than
engineering approaches because fundamental information on mass-transfer
coefficients is lacking. To address this …
Enteric disease is the predominant cause of morbidity and mortality in young
mammals including pigs. Viral species involved in porcine enteric disease
complex (PEDC) include rotaviruses, coronaviruses, picornaviruses, astroviruses
and pestiviruses among others. The virome of three groups of swine samples
submitted to the Kansas State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for
routine testing were assessed, namely, a Rotavirus A positive (RVA) group, a
Rotavirus co-infection (RV) group and a …