How to check a specific gene level in a specific genus?

Question

[sooni]

Hello. I am a beginner in microbiome analysis. I am curious if it is possible to see the expression level of a specific gene in a specific genus. If possible, how can I do it?

Thank you for your helping!

Answer 1

[inedraylig]

Gene expression tends to vary between tissues, life stages, under environmental conditions, etc. Maybe gene expression for a genus is not exactly the question you want to ask.

[sooni]

I want to check a specific gene in E. coli. Is it impossible?

[inedraylig]

You can find values of gene expression in E. coli, but they will depend on context: the environment, the stress levels, etc. for the majority of genes, there is no one constant level of expression.