Isolation of a nonpigmented, thermophilic bacterium similar to Thermophilic bacterium similar to Thermus aquaticus

J Bacteriol. 1970 Aug;103(2):527-8. doi: 10.1128/jb.103.2.527-528.1970.

Abstract

A thermophilic (70 C), gram-negative bacterium has been isolated that resembles Thermus aquaticus but lacks the type-characteristic yellow carotenoid.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / isolation & purification*
  • Carotenoids / isolation & purification
  • DNA, Bacterial / isolation & purification
  • Ultracentrifugation

Substances

  • DNA, Bacterial
  • Carotenoids