Publications by authors named "Steve D Bell"
Article Synopsis
- The complete genome of the hyperthermophilic archaeon Thermoproteus tenax has been sequenced, revealing a 1.84-megabase circular genome with high coding density and no extrachromosomal elements.
- This organism thrives anaerobically at high temperatures (86°C) and is adaptable, capable of both chemolithoautotrophic and chemoorganoheterotrophic growth, while possessing all pathways for synthesizing the 20 essential amino acids.
- T. tenax also contains unique gene sets related to energy conservation and cell division, including genes for sulfate reduction, making it a noteworthy representative of the Crenarchaeota.
