Genetic identification of a putative vinyl chloride reductase in Dehalococcoides sp. strain BAV1

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A procedure to design PCR amplify putative RDase genes of Dehalococcoides spp. and to identify RDase genes implicated in vinyl chloride (VC) reductive dechlorination is presented. The results suggest that a diversity of VC RDase genes exists, and additional sequences should be obtained before development of a comprehensive suite of nucleic acid-based tools to target all VC RDase genes becomes feasible.

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Microbial and physiological characterization of weakly amylolytic but fast-growing lactic acid bacteria: a functional role in supporting microbial diversity in pozol, a Mexican fermental maize beverage

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The authors describe the study on amylolytic lactic acid bacteria in fermented food such as prozol. They have investigated the diversity and physiological characteristics of the bacteria, and have stated bacteria's importance during prozol fermentation.

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Microbial diversity in natural asphalts of the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits

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The first survey of microbial diversity in ca. 28,000-year-old samples of natural asphalts from the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, CA is reported. It shows coexistence of mixed microbial communities at high cell densities.

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