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Determine the genomic sequence and metabolic capacity of the intracellular chemoautotrophic endosymbiont Candidatus Ruthia magnifica hosted by the vent clam Calyptogena magnifica.

February 15, 2007ScienceOpen Access

The Calyptogena magnifica Chemoautotrophic Symbiont Genome

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INIrene L. G. NewtonIndiana University Bloomington TWTanja WoykeUniversity of Science and Technology of China TAThomas A. AuchtungUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln

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Genomic analysis reveals comprehensive metabolic pathways in Candidatus Ruthia magnifica, highlighting its nutritional support for hydrothermal vent clam hosts.

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Determine the genomic sequence and metabolic capacity of the intracellular chemoautotrophic endosymbiont Candidatus Ruthia magnifica hosted by the vent clam Calyptogena magnifica.
Sequenced and analyzed the complete genome of Candidatus Ruthia magnifica, an intracellular sulfur-oxidizing endosymbiont.
Identified full genetic pathways supporting primary chemoautotrophy and sulfur oxidation.
Demonstrated the presence of complete biosynthetic pathways for vitamins, cofactors, and all 20 standard amino acids required by the bivalve host.

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Newton et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7e02bc4776ec6335187f2a https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1138438

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Genomic analysis reveals comprehensive metabolic pathways in Candidatus Ruthia magnifica, highlighting its nutritional support for hydrothermal vent clam hosts.

The Calyptogena magnifica Chemoautotrophic Symbiont Genome

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The Calyptogena magnifica Chemoautotrophic Symbiont Genome

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