Complete Genome Sequence of Hippea maritima
Author Information
Author(s): Huntemann Marcel, Lu Megan, Nolan Matt, Lapidus Alla, Lucas Susan, Hammon Nancy, Deshpande Shweta, Cheng Jan-Fang, Tapia Roxanne, Han Cliff, Goodwin Lynne, Pitluck Sam, Liolios Konstantinos, Pagani Ioanna, Ivanova Natalia, Ovchinikova Galina, Pati Amrita, Chen Amy, Palaniappan Krishna, Land Miriam, Hauser Loren, Jeffries Cynthia D., Detter John C., Brambilla Evelyne-Marie, Rohde Manfred, Spring Stefan, Göker Markus, Woyke Tanja, Bristow James, Eisen Jonathan A., Markowitz Victor, Hugenholtz Philip, Kyrpides Nikos C., Klenk Hans-Peter, Mavromatis Konstantinos
Primary Institution: Michigan State University
Conclusion
The complete genome of Hippea maritima strain MH2T has been sequenced and annotated, revealing its unique genetic features.
Supporting Evidence
- Hippea maritima is the first type strain from the order Desulfurellales with a completely sequenced genome.
- The genome consists of a 1,694,430 bp long linear chromosome.
- Strain MH2T was isolated from shallow-water hot vents in Papua New Guinea.
Takeaway
Scientists sequenced the DNA of a special type of bacteria that lives in hot underwater vents, helping us understand how it works.
Methodology
The genome was sequenced using a combination of Illumina and 454 sequencing platforms.
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