Microbiota analysis optimization for human bronchoalveolar lavage fluid

Abstract Background It is now possible to comprehensively characterize the microbiota of the lungs using culture-independent, sequencing-based assays. Several sample types have been used to investigate the lung microbiota, each presenting specific challenges for preparation and analysis of microbial...

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Main Authors: Pierre H. H. Schneeberger, Janice Prescod, Liran Levy, David Hwang, Tereza Martinu, Bryan Coburn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Microbiome
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40168-019-0755-x