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Lisa Crossman1, Ana Cerdeño-Tárraga, Stephen Bentley

  • 1Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1SA, UK.

Nature Reviews. Microbiology
|March 24, 2004
PubMed
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Genomic studies historically focused on human pathogens. Now, microbial genomics is expanding to include animal, insect, and plant pathogens, alongside extremophiles, for a broader understanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbial genomics
  • Bacterial pathogenicity studies

Background:

  • Historical bias in microbial genomics research towards pathogenic bacteria.
  • Genomic studies are increasingly broadening beyond human pathogens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the expanding scope of microbial genomics.
  • To document the inclusion of diverse pathogens in genomic research.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of recently described microbial genomes.
  • Review of trends in genomic study focus.

Main Results:

  • Genomic studies continue to be dominated by research on bacterial pathogenicity.
  • The scope is expanding to include pathogens affecting animals, insects, and plants.

Conclusions:

  • Microbial genomics is diversifying beyond human pathogens.
  • The study of extremophiles is contributing to a more balanced genomic research landscape.