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From complete genome sequence to 'complete' understanding?

ABSTRACT: The rapidly accumulating genome sequence data allow researchers to address fundamental biological questions that were not even asked just a few years ago. A major problem in genomics is the widening gap between the rapid progress in genome sequencing and the comparatively slow progress in the functional characterization of sequenced genomes. Here we discuss two key questions of genome biology: whether we need more genomes, and how deep is our understanding of biology based on genomic analysis. We argue that overly specific annotations of gene functions are often less useful than the more generic, but also more robust, functional assignments based on protein family classification. We also discuss problems in understanding the functions of the remaining 'conserved hypothetical' genes.

SUBMITTER: Galperin MY

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3065831 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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From complete genome sequence to 'complete' understanding?

Galperin Michael Y MY Koonin Eugene V EV

Trends in biotechnology 20100801 8

The rapidly accumulating genome sequence data allow researchers to address fundamental biological questions that were not even asked just a few years ago. A major problem in genomics is the widening gap between the rapid progress in genome sequencing and the comparatively slow progress in the functional characterization of sequenced genomes. Here we discuss two key questions of genome biology: whether we need more genomes, and how deep is our understanding of biology based on genomic analysis. W ...[more]

PMID: 20647113

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