The Streptomyces genome—be prepared! (original) (raw)

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The completion of the sequence of a second Streptomyces chromosome further establishes these soil-dwelling bacteria as nature's most prolific producers of potentially useful pharmaceuticals.

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Figure 1: Streptomyces shows off its antibiotic capabilities.

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  1. John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK
    David A. Hopwood
  2. Scientific Advisory Board of Kosan Biosciences, Hayward, CA
    David A. Hopwood

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