Query: NC_012440:1080675 Persephonella marina EX-H1, complete genome
Lineage: Persephonella marina; Persephonella; Hydrogenothermaceae; Aquificales; Aquificae; Bacteria
General Information: This species is a chemolithotrophic, thermophilic hydrogen-oxidizing bacterium. This strain was collected from a deep sea hydrothermal vent on the East Pacific Rise.
Subject: NC_010167:1085106 Brucella suis ATCC 23445 chromosome II, complete sequence
Lineage: Brucella suis; Brucella; Brucellaceae; Rhizobiales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria
General Information: This organism is a swine-specific Brucella. It causes infectious abortions in animals and a systemic, febrile (feverish) illness in humans. Human infection usually occurs by accidental contact with infected animals or by ingestion of contaminated food. Brucella suis is considered a potential bioterrorism agent and was the first pathogenic organism to be weaponized by the USA.