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The Finn research group focuses on developing computational approaches for the reconstruction of genomes from metagenomes, and investigates the distribution of microbes and functions in different environments.<\/p>\r\n\n Edit<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Robert Finn<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n

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What we do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We explore the entire microbiome, including the important yet understudied viral and eukaryotic (single-cell) fractions, to elucidate the functions of microbial communities, as well as their complex interplay and dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In doing this, we also consider the genomic plasticity and diversity generated by mobile genetic elements (MGE), which can create opportunistic pathogens and\/or drug resistant microbes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, we constantly evaluate and adopt new technologies (e.g. long-read sequencing) to overcome technical and analytical challenges, such as capturing microbial diversity from complex samples, obtaining high-quality genomes from low-yield environments, and reducing the computational overheads to achieve in-field, real-time surveillance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achievements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our large-scale studies have identified thousands of novel species, which are now driving new developments in the MGnify microbiome resource<\/a>. We have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n