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Whole genome-based phylogeny of reptile-associated Helicobacter indicates independent niche adaptation followed by diversification in a poikilothermic host.
Scientific reports - 21 Aug 2017
Gilbert Maarten J, Duim Birgitta, Timmerman Arjen J, Zomer Aldert L, Wagenaar Jaap A
Abstract excerpt
Reptiles have been shown to host a significant Helicobacter diversity. In order to survive, reptile-associated Helicobacter lineages need to be adapted to the thermally dynamic environment encountered in a poikilothermic host. The whole genomes of reptile-associated Helicobacter lineages can provide insights in Helicobacter host adaptation and coevolution. These aspects were explored by comparing the genomes of...
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