Complete Genome Sequences of Six Phages Isolated from Microbacterium foliorum
Author Information
Author(s): Barruga Brianna, Benitez Sabrina, Bouit Emily, Bouit Tristan, Cagang Earick, Cantos Joshua, Carpio Dylan, Chen Jaden, Choi Sungyoung, Dementyev Rita, Dewri Ethan, Dominguez Christian, Falvo Alexandria, Figueroa Christian, Garcia Elva, Gibson Yannik, Guevara Dulce, Jang Katie, Kelly Michael, Kim Caleb, Kim Nicole, Kim Raymond, Ko Julia, Lee Alyssa, Lee Yumin, Marenco Rosalia, Milano Moses, Moon Soojeong, Ngo Kristen, Nguyen Brian, Nguyen Eddie, Perdomo Ashley, Paul Elizabeth, Peiro Ester, Prakash Daphne, Ramon Jennifer, Rodriguez Leslie, Sandoval Plouffe Emily, Shelim Joanna, Ton Elizabeth, Tsao Adam, Usery Tabitha, Vaca Madyson, Wang Ethan, Wettstein Stuart, Yano Noboyuki, Young Grace, Zhang Jiacheng, Diaz Arturo
Primary Institution: La Sierra University
Hypothesis
To expand our understanding of phage diversity and contribute to a growing collection of phages that infect Microbacterium.
Conclusion
Six lytic phages were successfully isolated and characterized, contributing to the understanding of phage diversity.
Supporting Evidence
- The phages were isolated from soil samples collected in Southern California.
- All six phages are lytic and have a siphoviral morphology.
- Genomes range from 39,843 to 52,992 base pairs in length.
- The phages contain between 58 to 91 protein coding genes.
Takeaway
Scientists found six new viruses that can infect a type of bacteria, helping us learn more about these tiny creatures.
Methodology
Phages were isolated from soil samples using Microbacterium foliorum as the host, followed by genomic sequencing.
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