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The New Science of Metagenomics: Revealing the Secrets of Our Microbial Planet

National Research Council report by the Committee on Metagenomics: Challenges and Functional Applications (2007) Download or Purchase Report Download Report-In-Brief Press Release (March 27, 2007)

Understanding Our Microbial Planet

24-page booklet exploring the importance of microbial communities and introducing the new field of metagenomics. This product is out of stock, but it can be downloaded for free. Download Booklet (4.3 MB)

Our Microbial Planet

Poster. This product is out of stock, but it can be downloaded for free. Download Poster (1.2 MB)

Metagenomics: Window to the Microbial Universe

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The Vital Role of Microbes on Earth

Tri-fold brochure highlighting the positive roles of microbes in the health of humans and the environment. This product is out of stock, but it can be downloaded for free. Download Brochure

Podcast: The New Science of Metagenomics

Audio adaptation of Report-In-Brief describing the new science of metagenomics. Download and Start Podcast (11 MB) Listen to More National Academies Podcasts & Subscribe

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