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Metagenomics Analysis

Learn how to assemble, filter and analyze an NGS amplicon metagenomic data set.

Preprocessing of NGS Amplicon Data

INSIDE THE VIDEO
Learn how to preprocess NGS amplicon data, and trim and merge paired reads.

  • Trim and filter
  • Merge reads
  • Extract reads

LENGTH
5 minutes

Clustering and Batch Blasting Amplicon Data

INSIDE THE VIDEO
Learn how to cluster and batch blast amplicon data in Geneious Prime.

  • Cluster records
  • Set up custom BLAST
  • Batch BLAST

LENGTH
5 minutes

Creating a Taxonomy Database

INSIDE THE VIDEO
Learn how to create a taxonomy database in Geneious Prime.

  • Remove duplicates
  • Download hits
  • Extract the hits region
  • Create the database
  • Rename entries

LENGTH
4 minutes

Classifying Amplicon Data with the Sequence

INSIDE THE VIDEO
Learn how to classify amplicon data with the Sequence Classifier in Geneious Prime.

  • Classify sequences
  • Reading the results

LENGTH
4 minutes

Recommended Resources

METAGENOMICS ANALYSIS

TUTORIAL
Practice Amplicon Metagenomics

An exercise in assembling, filtering and analyzing a NGS metagenomic data set.

FAQ
How to preprocess NGS reads?

The best practice for preprocessing NGS reads in Geneious Prime.

MANUAL
Instructions for Sequence Classifier

A guide to using the Sequence Classifier plugin in Geneious Prime.

FEATURES
NGS Visualization and Analysis

Annotated genomes and assemblies, powerful variant calling and expression analysis.

GENEIOUS ACADEMY

How to perform de novo assembly
How to annotate sequences
How to create automated workflows
Tutorial sequence classifier