hide
Free keywords:
-
Abstract:
Metatranscriptomics is a powerful tool for capturing gene expression
patterns in microbial communities and investigating their responses to
environmental conditions. Stable isotope probing (SIP) is a method to
target specific functional groups of microorganisms in environmental
samples. The combination of RNA-SIP with metatranscriptomic analysis
enhances the detection and identification of mRNA from target
microorganisms. In this chapter we provide a protocol for RNA-SIP, mRNA
enrichment, and mRNA preparation for high-throughput sequencing using an
example of targeting methanotrophs in rice field soil.