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Metagenomics analysed at Nature Methods

Metagenomics sprang from advances in sequencing technology, and continued improvements are providing data in quantities unimaginable a few years ago. But without concerted efforts, the amount of data will quickly outpace the ability of scientists to analyse it. The September Editorial of Nature Methods (6, 623; 2009), ‘Metagenomics versus Moore’s law’ draws attention to some articles in the same issue of the journal that illustrate some of the dangers and problems, as well as the solutions that are being sought. 

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