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February 28, 2026Journal of Microbiology and Biology EducationOpen Access

Improving knowledge of metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) through bioinformatics and article annotation

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JWJason WhithamNorth Carolina State UniversityCGCarlos C. Goller

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Overview

A lab course improves student comprehension of metagenome-assembled genomes, suggesting effective teaching strategies.

Key Points

  • This research aimed to enhance students' understanding of metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) through bioinformatics education.
  • Designed a half-semester lab course for undergraduates and graduates
  • Aligned bioinformatics article annotation with case studies
  • Utilized the KBase bioinformatics web platform
  • Collected assessments and surveys on student perceptions and learning outcomes
  • Students exhibited learning gains in key concepts related to MAG analysis
  • Confidence in using bioinformatics tools varied among students
  • Continue to identify misconceptions concerning MAGs

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Whitham et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a286eb0a974eb0d3c024c8https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.00226-25
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