Massive genome decay and expansion of insertion sequences drive the evolution of a novel host-restricted bacterial pathogen
G. Yebra, A. F. Haag, M. N. Neamah, B. A. Wee, E. J. Richardson, P. Horcajo, S. Granneman, M. A. Tormo-Mas, R. de la Fuente, J. R. Fitzgerald, J. R. Penades
This study investigates the evolutionary history of Staphylococcus aureus subsp. anaerobius, revealing genome decay, expansion of insertion sequences, and adaptation to a host-restricted niche.
bioRxiv · Oct 13, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology