New insights in the molecular biology and physiology of<i>Streptococcus thermophilus</i>revealed by comparative genomics

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Streptococcus thermophilus is a major dairy starter used for the manufacture of yoghurt and cheese. The access to three genome sequences, comparative genomics and multilocus sequencing analyses suggests that this species recently emerged and is still undergoing a process of regressive evolution towards a specialised bacterium for growth in milk. Notably, S. thermophilus has maintained a well-developed nitrogen met...

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• Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
• Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
• Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

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f0c62911-20c2-5e2b-807c-9ab5a40bdb27

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10.1016/j.fmrre.2005.04.008