Genome-Wide Assessment of Stress-Associated Genes in Bifidobacteria
Marie Schöpping, Tammi Vesth, Kristian Jensen, Carl Johan Franzén, Ahmad A. Zeidan
Abstract
Bifidobacteria are Gram-positive bacteria that naturally inhabit diverse ecological niches, including the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals. Strains of the genus Bifidobacterium are widely used as probiotics, since they have been associated with health benefits.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyGenomeGeneGeneticsBifidobacteriumIn silicoBifidobacterium brevePhylogenetic treeComputational biologyBacteriaLactobacillusProbiotics and Fermented FoodsGenomics and Phylogenetic StudiesGut microbiota and health