November 2020 PMID 33112222

Robust demarcation of 17 distinct species clades, proposed as novel genera, by phylogenomics and comparative genomic analyses: description of sp. nov. and proposal for an emended genus limiting it only to the members of the Subtilis and Cereus clades of species.

Radhey S Gupta, Sudip Patel, Navneet Saini, Shu Chen

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Discussions reflect strong interest in the taxonomic restructuring of Bacillus, with posts emphasizing the importance of phylogenomics and molecular markers, suggesting recognition of the research's significance. The tone varies from supportive comments to technical exchanges, indicating both curiosity and engagement among microbiology enthusiasts.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the reclassification, supporting the research findings about defining new genera.

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Posts indicate high interest, especially when mentioning the revision of Bacillus species and the discovery of new species like Robertmurraya kyonggiensis.

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Engagement reflects some detailed exchanges about the methods and implications, though not deeply technical.

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The discussions suggest the research could influence future microbiological taxonomy and applications.

Abstract in brief

A comprehensive phylogenomic and comparative genomic study of 300 genomes identified 17 new distinct species clades, leading to the proposal of 17 novel genera based on their evolutionary relationships and molecular characteristics, specifically conserved signature indels (CSIs).
The research strongly supports these new classifications with phylogenetic evidence and 128 unique CSIs that serve as reliable molecular markers to distinguish each clade, and also involves the transfer of certain species to these new genera.
An amended genus description is proposed to include only the members of the well-established Subtilis and Cereus clades, while new names are suggested for the other identified genera, along with the transfer of specific strains to different species designations.

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RT @LilacLAB: なんとバチルス属の再編成があって「納豆菌が含まれるB.subtilis グループ」と「食中毒菌のセレウス菌が含まれるグループ」以外はほぼBacillus属でなくなっていた！去年の10月。ということで、ライラちゃんの学名は、Bacillus coagu…

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