Nucleotide and protein sequences stored in public databases are the cornerstone of many
bioinformatics analyses. The records containing these sequences are prone to a wide range …

Metagenomic analysis typically includes read-based taxonomic profiling, assembly, and
binning of metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs). Here we integrate these steps in …

International conservation goals have been set to mitigate Southern Ocean ecosystem
deterioration, with multiple monitoring programs evaluating progress towards those goals …

Lack of data provenance negatively impacts scientific reproducibility and the reliability of
genomic data. The ATCC Genome Portal (https://genomes. atcc. org) addresses this by …

The recent acceleration in genome sequencing targeting previously unexplored parts of the
tree of life presents computational challenges. Samples collected from the wild often contain …

Algal‐associated bacteria are fundamental to the ecological success of marine green
macroalgae such as Caulerpa. The resistance and resilience of algal‐associated microbiota …

Metagenomics is the sequencing and study of DNA directly from environmental samples and
is an approach used in microbial ecology to explore the diversity and functions of microbial …

Background Accurate taxonomic classification in genome databases is essential for reliable
biological research and effective data sharing. Mislabeling or inaccuracies in genome …

Motivation Linking microbial community members to their ecological functions is a central
goal of environmental microbiology. When assigned taxonomy, amplicon sequences of …

Phytoplasmas are insect-borne pathogenic bacteria that cause major economic losses to
several crops worldwide. The dynamic microbial community associated with insect vectors …