Editorial: Microbial ecology

摘要

Emerging methodologies developed for use in the Life Sciences are likely to become major drivers of conceptual and practical innovation in the Microbial Ecology of Water and Wastewater. They include the many 'omics techniques -metagenomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics all linked by a systems biology approach- that are revolutionizing our understanding of biological communities and their interactions. This special issue focuses on the most recent findings stemming in part from applications of next generation DNA sequencing approaches for the improved understanding and control of biological processes in the treatment and management of water resources.