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Comparisons of infant Escherichia coli isolates link genomic profiles with adaptation to the ecological niche.
BMC genomics - 5 Feb 2013
de Muinck Eric J, Lagesen Karin, Afset Jan Egil, Didelot Xavier, Rønningen Kjersti S, Rudi Knut, Stenseth Nils Chr, Trosvik Pål
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BACKGROUND: Despite being one of the most intensely studied model organisms, many questions still remain about the evolutionary biology and ecology of Escherichia coli. An important step toward achieving a more complete understanding of E.coli biology entails elucidating relationships between gene content and adaptation to the ecological niche. RESULTS: Here, we present genome comparisons of 16 E.coli strains...
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