Some preliminary assumptions

About 50 microbial genomes today; >1000 in a few years;
Total number of microbial proteins may well reach the million mark very quickly;
Functional analysis and detailed biochemical characterization will only be available:
- For “all” proteins in a handful of model organisms (i.e. E.coli, B.subtilis, etc.);
- For proteins involved in pathogenicity (medical and pharmaceutical interests);
- For proteins involved in specific biosynthetic or catabolic pathways (biotechnological and food industry interests).
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About 50 microbial genomes today; >1000 in a few years;