Project name: Methanobrevibacter smithii TS95D

Description: Methanobrevibacter smithii is the dominant archaeon in the human gut. It is a polyphyletic group of acetogens, and sulfate-reducing bacteria. Defining their roles in the H2-economy of the gut has potential therapeutic importance for modulating the efficiency of fermentation of dietary components.

Data type: Genome sequencing and assembly

Sample scope: Monoisolate

Release date: 2011-02-17

Last updated: 2010-10-28