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Comparative Genomics of Mycobacterium avium Complex Reveals Signatures of Environment-Specific Adaptation and Community Acquisition
19 Oct 2021
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Members of the Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), a group of mycobacteria encompassing M. avium and its closest relatives, are omnipresent in natural environments and emerging pathogens of humans and animals. MAC infections are difficult to treat, sometimes fatal, and increasingly common. Here, we used comparative genomics to illuminate key aspects of MAC biology. We found that different MAC species and M. avium...
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