Complete Genome Sequence of Desulfobacca acetoxidans
Author Information
Author(s): Göker Markus, Teshima Hazuki, Lapidus Alla, Nolan Matt, Lucas Susan, Hammon Nancy, Deshpande Shweta, Cheng Jan-Fang, Tapia Roxanne, Han Cliff, Goodwin Lynne, Pitluck Sam, Huntemann Marcel, Liolios Konstantinos, Ivanova Natalia, Pagani Ioanna, Mavromatis Konstantinos, Ovchinikova Galina, Pati Amrita, Chen Amy, Palaniappan Krishna, Land Miriam, Hauser Loren, Brambilla Evelyne-Marie, Rohde Manfred, Spring Stefan, Detter John C., Woyke Tanja, Bristow James, Eisen Jonathan A., Markowitz Victor, Hugenholtz Philip, Kyrpides Nikos C., Klenk Hans-Peter
Primary Institution: Michigan State University
Conclusion
The complete genome sequence of Desulfobacca acetoxidans provides insights into its acetate-degrading capabilities and phylogenetic position.
Supporting Evidence
- Desulfobacca acetoxidans is the most abundant acetate-degrading sulfate reducer in sludge.
- The genome consists of 3,282,536 base pairs with 2,969 protein-coding genes.
- This is the second completed genome sequence of a member of the family Syntrophaceae.
Takeaway
Scientists sequenced the DNA of a tiny bacterium that helps break down vinegar in sludge, which helps us understand how it lives and works.
Methodology
The genome was sequenced using a combination of Illumina and 454 sequencing platforms.
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