Comparative genomics of the leprosy and tubercle bacilli

Authors
Brosch, R Gordon, SV Eiglmeier, K Garnier, T Cole, ST
Citation
R. Brosch et al., Comparative genomics of the leprosy and tubercle bacilli, RES MICROB, 151(2), 2000, pp. 135-142
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology
Journal title
RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09232508 → ACNP
Volume
151
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
135 - 142
Database
ISI
SICI code
0923-2508(200003)151:2<135:CGOTLA>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
To achieve the quantum leap in understanding required to overcome two major human diseases, leprosy and tuberculosis, systematic and comparative genom e analysis has been undertaken. New insight into the biology of their causa tive agents has been obtained and the principle findings are reported here. (C) 2000 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.