Abstract
Metagenomics studies leverage genomic reference databases to generate discoveries in basic science and translational research. We analyze existing fungal and bacterial databases and discuss guidelines for the development of a master reference database that promises to improve the quality and quantity of omics research.
Footnotes
We added analysis of bacterial databases and updates to fungal databases.
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