Genome-centric resolution of novel microbial lineages in an excavated Centrosaurus dinosaur fossil bone from the Late Cretaceous of North America

Abstract Background Exceptional preservation of endogenous organics such as collagens and blood vessels has been frequently reported in Mesozoic dinosaur fossils.The persistence of these soft tissues in Mesozoic fossil bones has been challenged because of the susceptibility of proteins to Headwear degradation and because bone porosity allows microo

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Genomic exploration of the fermented meat isolate Staphylococcus shinii IMDO-S216 with a focus on competitiveness-enhancing secondary metabolites

Abstract Background Staphylococcus shinii appears as an umbrella species encompassing several strains of Staphylococcus pseudoxylosus and Staphylococcus xylosus.Given its phylogenetic closeness to S.xylosus, S.shinii can be found in similar ecological niches, including the microbiota of fermented meats where the species may contribute to colour and

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