An improved statistical model for taxonomic assignment of metagenomics

Abstract Background With the advances in the next-generation sequencing technologies, researchers can now rapidly examine the composition of samples from humans and their surroundings. To enhance the accuracy of taxonomy assignments in metagenomic samples, we developed a method that allows multiple...

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Main Authors: Yujing Yao, Zhezhen Jin, Joseph H Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Genetics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-018-0680-1