Microbiome Informatics: OTUs vs. ASVs

In this video, we review the basic concepts of OTU and ASV-based methods of targeted microbiome sequencing resolution. Topics will include a basic introduction to targeted microbiome sequencing, the methods and logic behind both OTU and ASV generation, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method for 16S and other targeted sequencing studies.

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