Decades-old strains reveal Brakhagea, a budding bacterial genus with bioactive potential
Researchers have identified a new bacterial genus, Brakhagea, from historical water samples collected in Germany. The study reveals that these bacteria reproduce via budding and contain unique gene clusters that may have future bioactive potential.
Why it matters
Discovering new bacterial genera with unique biological mechanisms provides potential leads for new medical or industrial applications.
by Kerstin Breuer, Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology
edited by Lisa Lock , reviewed by Robert Egan
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