High-Resolution 16S rRNA and Metagenomics Reveal Taxonomic, Functional Restructuring and Pathogen Persistence in Egyptian Treated Wastewater
Aya G. Atalla, Eman Mohamed Ismail, Shaymaa Abdelmalek
This study uses high-resolution 16S rRNA and metagenomics to analyze microbial changes in Egyptian wastewater treatment plants, showing increased diversity and persistence of pathogens in effluents.
bioRxiv · Sep 16, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology