The new science of metagenomics revealing the secrets of our microbial planet 1st edition by committee on metagenomics challenges and functional applica 2007 paperback books amazonca. The new science of metagenomics revealing the secrets of our microbial planet by committee on metagenomics challenges and functional applications 2007 06 24 committee on metagenomics challenges and functional applicationsboard on life sciencesdivision on earth and life studiesnational research council books amazonca. The new science of metagenomics revealing the secrets of our microbial planet by committee on metagenomics challenges and functional applications 2007 05 24 committee on metagenomics challenges and functional applicationsboard on life sciencesdivision on earth and life studiesnational research council books amazonca. Washington dc the national academies press doi 1017226 11902 x save cancel the new science of metagenomics revealing the secrets of our microbial planet committee on metagenomics challenges and functional applications board on life sciences division on earth and life studies national research council of the national academies the national academies press washington dc wwwnap . The new science of metagenomics revealing the secrets of our microbial planet washington dc the national academies press doi 1017226 11902 x save cancel 8 recommendations the scope of metagenomics is vast defining the metagenomic characteristics of microbial communities in the biosphere is a critical first step in understanding their contributions to the health of the planet