Genome Sequences of Streptomyces Phages Amela and Verse

Complete Genome Sequence of Streptomyces Siphophage Sitrop

Streptomyces sp. strain Mg1 is a Gram-positive soil bacterium capable of causing cell lysis and degradation of Bacillus subtilis colonies. Here, we report the 48,481-bp genome of Streptomyces sp. Mg1 siphophage Sitrop. With 77 predicted protein-coding genes and one tRNA, Sitrop shares 77% nucleotide sequence identity with the Streptomyces virus Verse.

Streptomyces sp. strain Mg1 is a Gram-positive soil bacterium capable of causing cell lysis and degradation of Bacillus subtilis colonies. Here, we report the 48,481-bp genome of Streptomyces sp. Mg1 siphophage Sitrop. With 77 predicted protein-coding genes and one tRNA, Sitrop shares 77% nucleotide sequence identity with the Streptomyces phage Verse.

A course-based undergraduate research experience investigating the consequences of nonconserved mutations in lactate dehydrogenase

There is a growing movement to involve undergraduate students in authentic research experiences. A variety of studies have indicated the strength of this approach in developing scientific aptitude, confidence, critical thinking skills, and increasing the likelihood to become career scientists. Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) foster opportunities for students to carry out authentic research at both primarily undergraduate and large research institutions. Here, we describe a novel CURE-based biochemistry laboratory course to explore the consequences of mutagenesis of non-conserved amino acid sites in the structure and function of the lactate dehydrogenase enzyme and demonstrate how collaborations between institutions can facilitate real research experiences at any type of institution. © 2018 by The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 46(3):285-296, 2018.

Genome Sequences of Five Streptomyces Bacteriophages Forming Cluster BG

Cluster BG of the actinobacteriophage was formed upon discovery of five novel bacteriophages isolated by enrichment from their host, Streptomyces griseus subsp. griseus strain ATCC 10137. Four members of this cluster (BabyGotBac, Maih, TP1605, and YDN12) share over 89% average nucleotide identity, while the other (Xkcd426) has only 72% similarity to other cluster members.