Before revision: During the past decade, rapid advancements in sequencing technologies have enabled the study of human-associated microbiomes at an unprecedented scale. Metagenomics, specifically, is emerging as a clinical tool to identify the agents of infection, track the spread of diseases, and surveil potential pathogens.
After revision: During the past decade, rapid advancements in sequencing technologies have enabled the study of human-associated microbiome is closely tied to human health and is of substantial clinical interest. Metagenomics-based tools are emerging for clinical diagnostics, tracking the spread of diseases, and surveil potential pathogens.