The minimum information about a genome sequence (MIGS) specification
…, J Selengut, P Sterk, T Tatusova, N Thomson… - Nature …, 2008 - nature.com
With the quantity of genomic data increasing at an exponential rate, it is imperative that
these data be captured electronically, in a standard format. Standardization activities must …
these data be captured electronically, in a standard format. Standardization activities must …
Genomic analysis of diversity, population structure, virulence, and antimicrobial resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae, an urgent threat to public health
…, RA Strugnell, NR Thomson - Proceedings of the …, 2015 - National Acad Sciences
Klebsiella pneumoniae is now recognized as an urgent threat to human health because of
the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains associated with hospital outbreaks and …
the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains associated with hospital outbreaks and …
The multidrug-resistant human pathogen Clostridium difficile has a highly mobile, mosaic genome
We determined the complete genome sequence of Clostridium difficile strain 630, a virulent
and multidrug-resistant strain. Our analysis indicates that a large proportion (11%) of the …
and multidrug-resistant strain. Our analysis indicates that a large proportion (11%) of the …
Comparative analysis of the genome sequences of Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis and Bordetella bronchiseptica
…, M Sebaihia, A Preston, LD Murphy, N Thomson… - Nature …, 2003 - nature.com
Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis and Bordetella bronchiseptica are closely
related Gram-negative β-proteobacteria that colonize the respiratory tracts of mammals. B. …
related Gram-negative β-proteobacteria that colonize the respiratory tracts of mammals. B. …
The Pangenome Structure of Escherichia coli: Comparative Genomic Analysis of E. coli Commensal and Pathogenic Isolates
…, J Crabtree, M Sebaihia, NR Thomson… - Journal of …, 2008 - Am Soc Microbiol
Whole-genome sequencing has been skewed toward bacterial pathogens as a consequence
of the prioritization of medical and veterinary diseases. However, it is becoming clear that …
of the prioritization of medical and veterinary diseases. However, it is becoming clear that …
Evidence for several waves of global transmission in the seventh cholera pandemic
Vibrio cholerae is a globally important pathogen that is endemic in many areas of the world
and causes 3–5 million reported cases of cholera every year. Historically, there have been …
and causes 3–5 million reported cases of cholera every year. Historically, there have been …
Genomic plasticity of the causative agent of melioidosis, Burkholderia pseudomallei
…, M Sebaihia, NR Thomson… - Proceedings of the …, 2004 - National Acad Sciences
Burkholderia pseudomallei is a recognized biothreat agent and the causative agent of
melioidosis. This Gram-negative bacterium exists as a soil saprophyte in melioidosis-endemic …
melioidosis. This Gram-negative bacterium exists as a soil saprophyte in melioidosis-endemic …
Escherichia coli K-12: a cooperatively developed annotation snapshot—2005
…, MH Serres, GH Thomas, NR Thomson… - Nucleic acids …, 2006 - academic.oup.com
The goal of this group project has been to coordinate and bring up-to-date information on all
genes of Escherichia coli K-12. Annotation of the genome of an organism entails …
genes of Escherichia coli K-12. Annotation of the genome of an organism entails …
Yersinia pestis genome sequencing identifies patterns of global phylogenetic diversity
…, B Kusecek, AJ Vogler, Y Li, Y Cui, NR Thomson… - Nature …, 2010 - nature.com
Plague is a pandemic human invasive disease caused by the bacterial agent Yersinia pestis.
We here report a comparison of 17 whole genomes of Y. pestis isolates from global sources…
We here report a comparison of 17 whole genomes of Y. pestis isolates from global sources…
Microevolution and history of the plague bacillus, Yersinia pestis
…, P Worsham, NR Thomson… - Proceedings of the …, 2004 - National Acad Sciences
The association of historical plague pandemics with Yersinia pestis remains controversial,
partly because the evolutionary history of this largely monomorphic bacterium was unknown. …
partly because the evolutionary history of this largely monomorphic bacterium was unknown. …