Complete Genome Sequence of Pyrolobus fumarii
Author Information
Author(s): Anderson Iain, Göker Markus, 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, Huber Harald, Yasawong Montri, Rohde Manfred, Spring Stefan, Abt Birte, Sikorski Johannes, Wirth Reinhard, Detter John C., Woyke Tanja, Bristow James, Eisen Jonathan A., Markowitz Victor, Hugenholtz Philip, Kyrpides Nikos C., Klenk Hans-Peter, Lapidus Alla
Primary Institution: DOE Joint Genome Institute
Conclusion
The complete genome sequence of Pyrolobus fumarii strain 1AT has been published, revealing its unique characteristics as a hyperthermophilic chemolithoautotroph.
Supporting Evidence
- Pyrolobus fumarii is the most heat-tolerant prokaryotic species known.
- The organism can grow at temperatures up to 113°C.
- It is a primary producer of organic matter in deep-sea hydrothermal vent habitats.
- The genome consists of 1,843,267 base pairs.
- There are 1,986 protein-coding genes identified in the genome.
- The organism uses CO2 as its sole carbon source.
Takeaway
Scientists sequenced the DNA of a super-hot living organism called Pyrolobus fumarii, which can survive in extreme temperatures and is found in deep-sea vents.
Methodology
The genome was sequenced using a combination of Illumina and 454 sequencing platforms.
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