BIOL 8A

  discusses trends in biotechnology and the field of metagenomics. For your discussion post:

1. Explain  why metagenomics is probably the most revolutionary application of  genomics. What application of genomics would best serve your community  and why?
2. Research Bioremediation as an application of  metagenomics, and comment on how this mechanism can be utilized as an  environmental management intervention within your community. Here are  some videos to get you started:

• Can Microbes Clean Up our Oily Mess
• Researchers Could use Microbes to Clean Mine Sites

Discussion Requirements

Your Discussion should be at least 250 words in length, but not more than 750 words.

Use  APA citations and references for the textbook and any other sources  used; you should use at least 1 APA citation and reference, but you can  use more if needed.