Life Sciences
Shotgun Metagenomics vs. Metatranscriptomics: Choosing Between a Microbiome's Potential and Its Activity
Shotgun metagenomics sequences DNA to reveal a microbial community's genetic potential and composition, acting as a 'static map'. Metatranscriptomics sequences RNA to show real-time gene expression and activity, providing a 'dynamic image'.
Sofia Petrova·October 31, 2026
