The complete genome sequence of Bacillus anthracis Ames "Ancestor".

ABSTRACT: The pathogenic bacterium Bacillus anthracis has become the subject of intense study as a result of its use in a bioterrorism attack in the United States in September and October 2001. Previous studies suggested that B. anthracis Ames Ancestor, the original Ames fully virulent plasmid-containing isolate, was the ideal reference. This study describes the complete genome sequence of that original isolate, derived from a sample kept in cold storage since 1981.

SUBMITTER: Ravel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2612425 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature