Complete Genome Sequence of Mahella australiensis Type Strain
Author Information
Author(s): Sikorski Johannes, Teshima Hazuki, Nolan Matt, Lucas Susan, Hammon Nancy, Deshpande Shweta, Cheng Jan-Fang, Pitluck Sam, Liolios Konstantinos, Pagani Ioanna, Ivanova Natalia, Huntemann Marcel, Mavromatis Konstantinos, Ovchinikova Galina, Pati Amrita, Tapia Roxanne, Han Cliff, Goodwin Lynne, Chen Amy, Palaniappan Krishna, Land Miriam, Hauser Loren, Ngatchou-Djao Olivier D., Rohde Manfred, Pukall Rüdiger, Spring Stefan, Abt Birte, Göker Markus, Detter John C., Woyke Tanja, Bristow James, Markowitz Victor, Hugenholtz Philip, Eisen Jonathan A., Kyrpides Nikos C., Klenk Hans-Peter, Lapidus Alla
Primary Institution: Michigan State University
Conclusion
The complete genome sequence of Mahella australiensis type strain 50-1 BONT was successfully obtained, revealing its unique genomic features.
Supporting Evidence
- The genome of Mahella australiensis is 3,135,972 base pairs long.
- It contains 2,974 protein-coding genes and 59 RNA genes.
- This is the first completed genome sequence of a member of the genus Mahella.
- The organism is strictly anaerobic and requires specific conditions for growth.
Takeaway
Scientists sequenced the entire DNA of a tiny bacterium called Mahella australiensis to learn more about it. This helps us understand how it lives and what it can do.
Methodology
The genome was sequenced using a combination of Illumina and 454 sequencing platforms.
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