Publications by authors named "Marly Cassford"

Article Synopsis
  • LBerry, Pembroke, and Zolita are newly identified bacteriophages that infect a specific bacterium, mc²155.
  • LBerry and Pembroke are grouped in cluster A3, indicating they have similar gene content, while Zolita belongs to cluster A5.
  • LBerry and Pembroke share 99% genetic similarity with the phages Anaysia and Caviar, and Zolita is 99% similar to the phage SydNat.
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Frankenweenie is a newly isolated bacteriophage that infects RL-34. Frankenweenie was discovered in Gaithersburg, MD, and has 366 genes comprising a 200,048-bp genome. Frankenweenie is grouped in cluster BM and is predicted to possess a unique tailspike protein that potentially widens its host range.

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