A ring-like nucleoid is not necessary for radioresistance in the <it>Deinococcaceae</it>
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transmission electron microscopy images of <it>Deinococcus radiodurans </it>R1 suggest that the nucleoid of this species exists as a "ring-like" body, and have led to speculation that this structure contributes...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-03-01
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Series: | BMC Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/5/17 |