Open AccessMicrobial genomes: Blueprints for life
Author(s) -
David A. Relman,
Evelyn Strauß
Publication year - 2000
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/802175
Subject(s) - blueprint , foundation (evidence) , biology , genome , data science , evolutionary biology , computational biology , political science , engineering , computer science , genetics , gene , mechanical engineering , law
Complete microbial genome sequences hold the promise of profound new insights into microbial pathogenesis, evolution, diagnostics, and therapeutics. From these insights will come a new foundation for understanding the evolution of single-celled life, as well as the evolution of more complex life forms. This report is an in-depth analysis of scientific issues that provides recommendations and will be widely disseminated to the scientific community, federal agencies, industry and the public