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ReviewGenomics, proteomics & bioinformatics2025

Computational Tools and Resources for Long-read Metagenomic Sequencing Using Nanopore and PacBio.

Tianyuan Zhang 张天缘, Mian Jiang 蒋冕, Hanzhou Li 李汉洲, Yunyun Gao 高云云, Salsabeel Yousuf, Kaimin Yu 余凯敏, Xinxin Yi 易欣欣, Jun Wang 王俊, Lulu Yang 杨路路, Yong-Xin Liu 刘永鑫

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Review in Genomics, proteomics & bioinformatics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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10 authors.

Tianyuan Zhang 张天缘Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518120, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8968-563X
Mian Jiang 蒋冕Wuhan Benagen Technology Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430000, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0265-1523
Hanzhou Li 李汉洲Wuhan Benagen Technology Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430000, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6861-404X
Yunyun Gao 高云云Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518120, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3389-9385
Salsabeel YousufGenome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518120, China.ORCID 0009-0002-3238-1947
Kaimin Yu 余凯敏Wuhan Benagen Technology Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430000, China.ORCID 0009-0002-3655-3371
Xinxin Yi 易欣欣Wuhan Benagen Technology Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430000, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4865-3855
Jun Wang 王俊Wuhan Benagen Technology Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430000, China.ORCID 0009-0001-8914-657X
Lulu Yang 杨路路Wuhan Benagen Technology Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430000, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0365-4179
Yong-Xin Liu 刘永鑫Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518120, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1832-9835

Funding

Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program CAAS-ZDRW202308Basic Research Center for Crop Biosafety Sciences CAAS-BRC-CB-2025-01National Natural Science Foundation of China 32470055National Natural Science Foundation of China U23A20148
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In recent years, the field of shotgun metagenomics has witnessed remarkable advancements, primarily driven by the development and refinement of next-generation sequencing technologies, particularly long-read sequencing platforms such as Nanopore and PacBio. These platforms have significantly improved the ability to analyze microbial communities directly from environmental samples, providing valuable information on their composition, function, and dynamics without the need for pure cultivation. These technologies enhance metagenomic data assembly, annotation, and analysis by addressing longer reads, higher error rates, and complex data. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the historical development of long-read metagenomics, highlighting significant landmarks and advancements. We also explore the diverse applications of long-read metagenomics, emphasizing its impact across various fields. Additionally, we summarize the essential computational tools and resources, including software, databases, and packages, developed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of metagenomic analysis. Finally, we provide a practical guide for the installation and use of notable software available on GitHub (https://github.com/zhangtianyuan666/LongMetagenome). Overall, this review assists the metagenomics community in exploring microbial life in unprecedented depth by providing a roadmap for successful resource utilization and emphasizing possibilities for innovation.

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Computational BiologyHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingMetagenomicsNanoporesNanopore SequencingSoftwareMetagenomeSequence Analysis, DNADatabaseMetagenomeNanoporePacBioSoftware

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PMID40845163
PMCPMC12631790

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