The Murray collection of pre-antibiotic era Enterobacteriacae: a unique research resource.

ABSTRACT: Studies of historical isolates inform on the evolution and emergence of important pathogens and phenotypes, including antimicrobial resistance. Crucial to studying antimicrobial resistance are isolates that predate the widespread clinical use of antimicrobials. The Murray collection of several hundred bacterial strains of pre-antibiotic era Enterobacteriaceae is an invaluable resource of historical strains from important pathogen groups. Studies performed on the Collection to date merely exemplify its potential, which will only be realised through the continued effort of many scientific groups. To enable that aim, we announce the public availability of the Murray collection through the National Collection of Type Cultures, and present associated metadata with whole genome sequence data for

SUBMITTER: Baker KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4584482 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature