Tools for Comparison of Bacterial Genomes

  • T. M. Wassenaar
  • T. T. Binnewies
  • P. F. Hallin
  • D. W. Ussery
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Abstract:

Of the plethora of bioinformatical tools available, some useful tools that allow complete genome sequences to be compared are described here. Comparisons of genome length, base composition, gene density, numbers of tRNA and rRNA genes, and codon usage can provide useful biological insights. Examples are provided of a Genome Atlas plot, to summarize many features of a single genome, and a BLAST Atlas, in which multiple genomes can be combined. A table of web-services for useful tools is provided.

Keywords

Codon Usage Bacterial Genome Genome Island Multiple Genome Amino Acid Usage 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • T. M. Wassenaar
    • 1
    • 2
  • T. T. Binnewies
    • 1
    • 3
  • P. F. Hallin
    • 1
  • D. W. Ussery
    • 1
  1. 1.Center for Biological Sequence AnalysisTechnical University of DenmarkKgs. LyngbyDenmark
  2. 2.Molecular Microbiology and Genomics ConsultantsZotzenheimGermany
  3. 3.Roche Diagnostics Ltd., Advanced Systems Group, Global Platforms & SupportRotkreuzSwitzerland

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