Hybridization between Escherichia coli and Shigella

Hybridization between Escherichia coli and Shigella

Contributor(s):
Burrous, Jeanne W.
Journal of Bacteriology
Luria, S. E. (Salvador Edward), 1912-1991
Publication:
American Society for Microbiology, October 1957
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hybridization, Genetic
Genetics, Microbial
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
Luria explored the question of bacterial hybridization only briefly, but established that these two types of intestinal bacteria could mate and produce hybrids possessing characteristics of each. This had implications for laboratory diagnosis, raising the possibility that a hybrid possessing Shigella's pathogenic qualities could test as an E. coli, or vice-versa.
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Extent:
16 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584611X13 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
QLBBBQ
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584611X13
Archival Collection:
The Salvador E. Luria Papers (Profiles in Science)