Uncultivated bacterial symbionts: a rich resource for drug development

However, little functional insights existed about the actual metabolic potential of such organisms. This talk summarizes recent findings derived from metagenomic, single-cell, and biochemical studies that reveal members of the microbiota in marine sponges and other organisms as extraordinarily rich producers of structurally distinct, potent bioactives. The results open attractive avenues for drug discovery and targeted studies on the ecological role of microbiomes."

This strategic topic will be discussed during the 2nd World Congress on Targeting Microbiota, which will be held at Institut Pasteur, Paris on October 16-17, 2014.

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