Complete genome sequence of Geobacillus stearothermophilus strain CS7089 isolated from a commercial agar preparation

2026/05/18 by Enea Maffei, Jessica Ransome, Carmen Sáez +2 · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Engineering · #Enzyme Production and Characterization #Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies #Metal Extraction and Bioleaching

paper · doi:10.1128/mra.00347-26

openalex publication_date 2026/05/18 · openalex created_date 2026/05/19 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/27

Abstract

strain CS7089 was isolated as a thermophilic contaminant from commercial agar used to produce microbiological growth media. We present the 3,555,170 bp genome of this organism and report on its basic characteristics, as well as its isolation from molten LB agar medium.

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Discussions

• 6/6 The take-home: even basic lab materials can carry biology worth investigating. A strange bottle of turbid liquid agar became a complete genome sequence and a reminder that microbiology often star [bsky, 7 points, 2 comments]

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