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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Main Authors: Battista John R, Zimmerman Julie M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-03-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/5/17