In this focus area all aspects of genomes and proteomes, including genome function, regulation, and evolution may be addressed.
Activities include genome sequencing, transcriptomics and other genome-related microarray endeavours such as chip-on-chip. This focus area also involves the high-throughput analysis of proteins, including directed evolution, proteome analysis, and high-throughput enzyme assays, including the screening of archae for activities of biotechnological value, and the screening of plant extracts for inhibitory/activating activities for specific enzymes.
This focus area is housed in the Facility for Genomics and Proteomics.