Extreme genomes

The complete genome sequence of Thermoplasma acidophilum, an acid- and heat-loving archaeon, has recently been reported. Comparative genomic analysis of this 'extremophile' is providing new insights into the metabolic machinery, ecology and evolution of thermophilic archaea.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: DeLong, Edward F
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2000
Materias:
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC138893/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11178269
Descripción
Sumario:The complete genome sequence of Thermoplasma acidophilum, an acid- and heat-loving archaeon, has recently been reported. Comparative genomic analysis of this 'extremophile' is providing new insights into the metabolic machinery, ecology and evolution of thermophilic archaea.

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