Genomic comparisons among <it>Escherichia coli</it> strains B, K-12, and O157:H7 using IS elements as molecular markers

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...

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Main Authors: Lenski Richard E, Coursange Evelyne, Depeyrot Joëlle, Duperchy Esther, Schneider Dominique, Blot Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-07-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/2/18

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