Draft Genome Sequences of Various Bacterial Phyla Isolated from the International Space Station.

Anna C SimpsonCamilla UrbaniakNitin K SinghJason M WoodMarilyne DebieuNiamh B O'HaraChristopher E MasonKasthuri Venkateswaran

Published in: Microbiology resource announcements (2021)

Whole-genome sequences were generated from 96 bacterial strains of 14 species that were isolated from International Space Station surfaces during the Microbial Tracking 2 study. Continued characterization of this closed habitat's microbiome enables tracking of the spread and evolution of secondary pathogens, which is vital for astronaut health.

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