Characteristics of the complete mitochondrial genome of the monotypic genus (Family: Viverridae) and its phylogenetic implications.

The binturong () is classified as a member of the subfamily Paradoxurinae within the family Viverridae (Carnivora: Mammalia) and comprises nine subspecies spread across Southern and Southeast Asia. Here, we describe the complete mitochondrial genome of the Indian subspecies using next-generation sequencing methods. The total length of the mitogenome was 16,642 bp.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Asian palm civet () with phylogenetic consideration.

Asian palm civet () is one of the smallest palm civet which is least studied. Here, we report the first complete mitochondrial (mt) genome of Asian palm civet (). The circular mt genome with a length of 16,706 bp contained 1 control region, 2 rRNAs, 13 protein-coding genes, and 22 tRNAs.

Characterization of the complete mitogenome of Indian Mouse Deer, Moschiola indica (Artiodactyla: Tragulidae) and its evolutionary significance.

The mitochondrial genome of Indian mouse deer (Moschiola indica) was sequenced, assembled and characterized for the first time using 22 pairs of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) primers. The mitogenome of M. indica which is 16,444 bp in size was found very similar to most vertebrates in organisation that harbours 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA, 2 ribosomal RNA and 1A + T-rich region.

Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the Indian clouded leopard ().

The complete mitochondrial genome of sequence 16,859 bp of Indian clouded leopard () has been sequenced using next generation sequencing technology Torrent platform. The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of clouded leopard consists of 13 protein-coding, 22 tRNA, and two rRNA genes and a control region (CR). The mitochondrial genome is relatively similar to other felid mitochondrial genomes with respect to gene arrangement, composition, tRNA structures and skews of AT/GC bases to be typical of those reported for other mammals.

Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Asiatic lion ().

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence 17,059 bp of Asiatic lion ( has been sequenced with the use of next generation sequencing technology using Ion Torrent platform. The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Asiatic lion consists of 13 protein-coding, 22 tRNA, and two rRNA genes, and 1 control region (CR). The mitochondrial genome is relatively similar to other felid mitochondrial genomes with respect to gene arrangement, composition, tRNA structures and skews of AT/GC bases to be typical of those reported for other mammals.

Draft genome sequence of Bacillus okhensis Kh10-101T, a halo-alkali tolerant bacterium from Indian saltpan.

We report the 4.86-Mb draft genome sequence of Bacillus okhensis strain Kh10-101T, a halo-alkali tolerant rod shaped bacterium isolated from a salt pan near port of Okha, India. This bacterium is a potential model to study the molecular response of bacteria to salt as well as alkaline stress, as it thrives under both high salt and high pH conditions.

Draft Genome Sequence of Cryobacterium roopkundensis Strain RuGl7, Isolated from a Soil Sample in the Vicinity of Roopkund Lake, Himalayas, India.

We report the 4.36-Mb genome of Cryobacterium roopkundensis strain RuGl7, isolated from a soil sample collected in the periphery of Roopkund Lake, Himalayas, India. The draft genome consists of 4,356,863 bp, 4,048 protein-coding sequences, and 50 RNAs, with 65.

Draft Genome Sequence of a Psychrophilic Bacterium, Sphingomonas antarcticum, Isolated from the Soils of Schirmacher Oasis, Antarctica.

We report the 4.5-Mbp genome sequences of Sphingobacterium antarcticum 4BY, a psychrophilic bacterium isolated from the soils of Schirmacher Oasis, Antarctica. The draft genome of S.

Draft Genome Sequence of Lutibaculum baratangense Strain AMV1T, Isolated from a Mud Volcano in Andamans, India.

The 4.3-Mb genome of Lutibaculum baratangense strain AMV1(T), isolated from a soil sample collected from a mud volcano in Andamans, India, is reported. The draft genome of strain Lutibaculum baratangense AMV1(T) consists of 4,300,776 bp with a G+C content of 66.

Draft Genome Sequence of Psychrobacter aquaticus Strain CMS 56T, Isolated from a Cyanobacterial Mat Sample Collected from Water Bodies in the McMurdo Dry Valley Region of Antarctica.

We report the 3.2-Mb draft genome sequence of Psychrobacter aquaticus strain CMS 56(T), isolated from a cyanobacterial mat sample collected from a water body in the McMurdo Dry Valley region of Antarctica.

Draft Genome Sequence of Cyclobacterium qasimii Strain M12-11BT, Isolated from Arctic Marine Sediment.

A 6.29-Mb genome sequence of Cyclobacterium qasimii strain M12-11B(T), isolated from an Arctic marine sediment sample, is reported.

Draft Genome Sequence of Leifsonia rubra Strain CMS 76RT, Isolated from a Cyanobacterial Mat Sample from a Pond in Wright Valley, McMurdo, Antarctica.

The 2.7-Mb draft genome sequence of Leifsonia rubra strain CMS 76R(T), isolated from a cyanobacterial mat sample from a pond in Wright Valley, McMurdo, Antarctica, is reported.

Draft Genome Sequence of Winogradskyella psychrotolerans RS-3T, Isolated from the Marine Transect of Kongsfjorden, Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Arctic Ocean.

The 4.3-Mb genome of Winogradskyella psychrotolerans strain RS-3(T), isolated from a sediment sample of a marine transect of Kongsfjorden, Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, Arctic Ocean, is reported.

Draft Genome Sequence of Arcticibacter svalbardensis Strain MN12-7T, a Member of the Family Sphingobacteriaceae Isolated from an Arctic Soil Sample.

The 4.69-Mb genome sequence of Arcticibacter svalbardensis strain MN12-7(T), isolated from an Arctic soil sample, is reported.

Draft Genome Sequence of Arthrobacter gangotriensis Strain Lz1yT, Isolated from a Penguin Rookery Soil Sample Collected in Antarctica, near the Indian Station Dakshin Gangotri.

We report here the 4.3-Mb genome of Arthrobacter gangotriensis strain Lz1y(T), isolated from a penguin rookery soil sample collected in Antarctica, near the Indian station Dakshin Gangotri.

Draft Genome Sequence of Bhargavaea cecembensis Strain DSE10T, Isolated from a Deep-Sea Sediment Sample Collected at a Depth of 5,904 m from the Chagos-Laccadive Ridge System in the Indian Ocean.

Here, we report the 3.2-Mbp draft genome sequence of Bhargavaea cecembensis strain DSE10(T), isolated from a sediment sample collected from the Chagos-Laccadive ridge system in the Indian Ocean at a depth of 5,904 m.

Draft Genome Sequence of Cesiribacter andamanensis Strain AMV16T, Isolated from a Soil Sample from a Mud Volcano in the Andaman Islands, India.

Here we report the 4.75-Mb genome of Cesiribacter andamanensis strain AMV16(T), isolated from a soil sample from a mud volcano in the Andaman Islands, India.

Draft genome sequence of Cecembia lonarensis strain LW9T, isolated from Lonar Lake, a haloalkaline lake in India.

The draft genome sequence (4.84 Mb) of Cecembia lonarensis strain LW9(T), isolated from a water sample (4.5-m depth) from Lonar Lake, a meteorite-created haloalkaline lake in India, is reported.

Draft genome sequence of Bacillus isronensis strain B3W22, isolated from the upper atmosphere.

We report the 4.0-Mb genome sequence of Bacillus isronensis strain B3W22 isolated from air collected at an altitude ranging from 27 to 30 km above the city of Hyderabad, in India. This genome sequence will contribute to the objective of determining the microbial diversity of the upper atmosphere.

Species identification from dried snake venom.

Illegal trade in snake parts has increased enormously. In spite of strict protection under wildlife act, a large number of snakes are being killed ruthlessly in India for venom and skin. Here, an interesting case involving confiscation of crystallized dried snake venom and subsequent DNA-based species identification is reported.