Query: NC_014152:305955 Thermincola sp. JR, complete genome
Lineage: Thermincola potens; Thermincola; Peptococcaceae; Clostridiales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Country: Russia; Isolation: hot spring; Country: Russia, Baikal Lake region. This organism was one of the first isolated from a thermophilic microbial fuel cell (MFC). Thermincola is a genus of Gram-positive, anaerobic, thermophilic bacteria, isolated from terrestrial hot springs.
Subject: NC_007622:537195 Staphylococcus aureus RF122, complete genome
Lineage: Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcus; Staphylococcaceae; Bacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: This strain is a common strain associated with mastitis in cattle. This organism is responsible for several hundred million dollars worth of annual economic loss to animal production each year. Staphylcocci are generally found inhabiting the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. Some members of this genus can be found as human commensals and these are generally believed to have the greatest pathogenic potential in opportunistic infections. This organism is a major cause of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) and community-acquired infections. S. aureus continues to be a major cause of mortality and is responsible for a variety of infections including, boils, furuncles, styes, impetigo and other superficial skin infections in humans. Also known to cause more serious infections particularly in the chronically ill or immunocompromised. The ability to cause invasive disease is associated with persistance in the nasal cavity of a host.