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Global Genome Question: Microbes as the Key to Understanding Evolution and Ecology.

DE2004825390

Publication Date	2002
Page Count	30
Abstract	A colloquium was convened in Longboat Key, Florida, in October 2002, by the American Academy of Microbiology to discuss the role of genomic techniques in microbiology research. Research professionals from both academia and industry met to discuss the current state of knowledge in microbial genomics. Unanswered questions that should drive future studies, technical challenges for applying genomics in microbial systems, and infrastructure and educational needs were discussed. Particular attention was focused on the great potential of genomic approaches to advance our understanding of microbial communities and ecosystems. Recommendations for activities that might promote and accelerate microbial genome science were identified and discussed. Microbiology has always advanced in tandem with new technologies. Beginning with the first observations of microscopic organisms with early microscopes in the 17th century, the tools and methods for studying microbes have continually evolved. Slowly at first, and now with startling speed, scientists have developed increasingly complex and informative tools for analyzing the functions, interactions, and diversity of microorganisms.
Keywords	Genomes Microbiology Biosphere Ecology Evolution Microbes Communities Ecosystems Focusing Functionals Genes Genetics Microorganisms Microscopes Nutrients Recommendations Strains Velocity Genomic techniques
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200509

Global Genome Question: Microbes as the Key to Understanding Evolution and Ecology.

Global Genome Question: Microbes as the Key to Understanding Evolution and Ecology.
DE2004825390

Publication Date	2002
Page Count	30
Abstract	A colloquium was convened in Longboat Key, Florida, in October 2002, by the American Academy of Microbiology to discuss the role of genomic techniques in microbiology research. Research professionals from both academia and industry met to discuss the current state of knowledge in microbial genomics. Unanswered questions that should drive future studies, technical challenges for applying genomics in microbial systems, and infrastructure and educational needs were discussed. Particular attention was focused on the great potential of genomic approaches to advance our understanding of microbial communities and ecosystems. Recommendations for activities that might promote and accelerate microbial genome science were identified and discussed. Microbiology has always advanced in tandem with new technologies. Beginning with the first observations of microscopic organisms with early microscopes in the 17th century, the tools and methods for studying microbes have continually evolved. Slowly at first, and now with startling speed, scientists have developed increasingly complex and informative tools for analyzing the functions, interactions, and diversity of microorganisms.
Keywords	Genomes Microbiology Biosphere Ecology Evolution Microbes Communities Ecosystems Focusing Functionals Genes Genetics Microorganisms Microscopes Nutrients Recommendations Strains Velocity Genomic techniques
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200509