Environmental metagenomics, metaproteomics and novel bioactives from microbial communities in Antarctic lakes

这项计划将对微生物生态学有一个完整的理解，这对于确定保护世界生态系统健康的方法是至关重要的。通过这一项目，澳大利亚将在南极生物学领域保持世界领先地位，加强澳大利亚在具有全球意义的技术创新科学项目中的声誉，培训当地科学家的尖端基因组生物学，并促进国际社会对从微生物生态学到生物勘探等科学领域的兴趣。新型可生物降解酶将被开发出来，以取代苛刻的化学品，提供环境友好、更便宜和更有效的试剂，用于医疗、生物技术、工业和生物防御应用。

This program will derive an integrated understanding of microbial ecology which is essential for determining ways of preserving the health of the World's ecosystems. Through this, Australia will remain a world leader in Antarctic biology, strengthening Australia's reputation in technologically innovative scientific programs of global significance, training local scientists in cutting edge genomic biology and fostering the interests of the international community in sciences ranging from microbial ecology to bioprospecting. Novel biodegradable enzymes will be developed to replace harsh chemicals providing environmentally friendly, cheaper and more effective agents for use in medical, biotechnological, industrial and biodefense applications.