Source: wikibot/binning-metagenomics
= Binning (metagenomics)
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Binning in metagenomics refers to the process of grouping or categorizing DNA sequences obtained from metagenomic studies into distinct bins that correspond to specific genomes or taxonomic groups. This is important because metagenomic data often come from environmental samples, where multiple microorganisms coexist, making it challenging to analyze the genetic material as a cohesive unit.