Query: NC_015555:430054 Thermoanaerobacterium xylanolyticum LX-11 chromosome, complete
Lineage: Thermoanaerobacterium xylanolyticum; Thermoanaerobacterium; Thermoanaerobacterales Family III; Thermoanaerobacterales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Country: USA; Environment: Fresh water, Sediment; Isolation: Frying Pan Springs (thermal spring); Temp: Thermophile. This is a thermophilic, anaerobic, xylan-degrading bacterium.
Subject: NC_010169:1599936 Brucella suis ATCC 23445 chromosome I, 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 U.S. Military.