A Genomic Encyclopedia of Bacteria and Archaea (GEBA)

The GEBA project is aimed at systematically filling in the gaps in sequencing along the bacterial and archaeal branches of the tree of life. Though the wide variety of microbial sequencing projects undertaken throughout the world has created a rich, diverse collection of microbial genomes, strong biases in what has been sequenced thus far are evident. This project represents the first systematic attempt to use the tree of life itself as a guide to sequencing target selection. JGI is beginning by collaborating on a pilot project with DSMZ.

GEBA项目旨在系统性填补生命之树细菌与古菌分支的测序空白。尽管全球范围内开展的各类微生物测序项目已积累了丰富多样的微生物基因组数据集，但迄今已完成的测序工作仍存在显著的选择偏倚。本项目为首项以生命之树本身作为测序靶点选择指南的系统性测序尝试。目前JGI已启动与DSMZ的试点合作项目。