Publications by authors named "Frank Roberto"

Background: Brucellosis is a worldwide disease of mammals caused by Alphaproteobacteria in the genus Brucella. The genus is genetically monomorphic, requiring extensive genotyping to differentiate isolates. We utilized two different genotyping strategies to characterize isolates.

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  • * Five high-temperature microbial communities were sampled, revealing significant differences in dominant microbial phyla based on varying geochemical conditions like pH and oxygen levels.
  • * The study highlights novel archaeal groups and suggests that distinct metabolic strategies exist among these microorganisms, as indicated by the presence of specific functional genes related to energy processes.
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