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Metagenomics: Techniques, Applications, Challenges and Opportunities, 1st ed. 2020
Coordinators: Chopra Reena Singh, Chopra Chirag, Sharma Neeta Raj
Language: EnglishSubjects for Metagenomics: Techniques, Applications, Challenges and...:
Publication date: 09-2021
227 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 09-2020
Support: Print on demand
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Part 1. Introduction to Metagenomics.- Chapter 1. The New Science of Metagenomics: Revealing the Secrets of Microbial Physiology.- Chapter 2. The Coming Together of Sciences: Metagenomics for Microbial Biochemistry.- Part 2. Applications of Metagenomics.- Chapter 3. Metagenomic DNA sequencing: Technological Advances and Applications.- Chapter 4. Environmental Microbial Forensics- How Hidden is the Truth?.- Chapter 5. Metagenomics Analyses: A Qualitative Assessment Tool for Applications in Forensic Sciences.- Chapter 6. Realizing Bioremediation Through Metagenomics- A Technical Review.- Chapter 7. Metagenomics and Enzymes: The Novelty Perspective.- Chapter 8. Metagenomics and Drug-Discovery.- Chapter 9. Epidemiological Perspectives of Human Health through.- Metagenomic Research.- Chapter 10. Metagenomic Applications of Wastewater Treatment.- Chapter 11. Metagenomics in Agriculture: State-of-the-art.- Chapter 12. The Skin Metagenomes: Insights into Involvement of Microbes in Diseases.- Chapter 13. Computational Metagenomics: State-of-the-art, Facts and Artifacts.
Dr. Reena Singh Chopra is an Assistant Professor at the School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University. She holds a Ph.D. from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, India. She has received IARDO and RACE-Bangkok Awards for Best Teacher (University Level). Her research focuses on metagenomics, microbial diversity, directed evolution, and mutagenesis for improving catalytic activity of microbial enzymes. She is currently exploring metagenomics for novel hydrolases and the production of bioactive molecules from myxobacteria. She has published ten papers and book chapters, and is on the editorial boards of six journals. She is a member of the Indian Science Congress Association and a founding member of The Society of Biologists, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Er. Chirag Chopra is an Assistant Professor at the School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and an M.S. (Research) from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He has published ten papers in journals including Oncogene, Science Bulletin and f1000Research, and a book chapter. He is on the editorial board of five journals. He has received IARDO and RACE Bangkok Young Scientist Awards. His research focusses on targeting key oncogenic signaling proteins and T-cell checkpoint in cancer through plant-based natural compounds. He is currently working on microbial remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons. Er. Chirag is a member of the Indian Science Congress Association and a founding member of The Society of Biologists.