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The advantages of studying the metabolome

To provide an overview of the advantages in studying the metabolome

Studying the metabolome is advantageous for several reasons including,

  • The metabolome provides the closest link to the phenotype of an organism
  • The analytical approaches are transferable across different biological systems
  • Metabolism is highly conserved across biology

Dr Ralf Weber presents an overview of the main advantages in studying the metabolome.

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Metabolomics: Understanding Metabolism in the 21st Century

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