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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David A. Hopwood - Scientific Advisory Board of Kosan Biosciences, Hayward, CA
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Hopwood, D. The Streptomyces genome—be prepared!.Nat Biotechnol 21, 505–506 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt0503-505
- Issue date: 01 May 2003
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt0503-505