Genomic comparisons among <it>Escherichia coli</it> strains B, K-12, and O157:H7 using IS elements as molecular markers
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Insertion Sequence (IS) elements are mobile genetic elements widely distributed among bacteria. Their activities cause mutations, promoting genetic diversity and sometimes adaptation. Previous studies have examined their copy number...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BMC
2002-07-01
|
| Series: | BMC Microbiology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/2/18 |