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Local genes for local bacteria: Evidence of allopatry in the genomes of transatlantic Campylobacter populations

Ben Pascoe Orcid Logo, Guillaume Méric, Koji Yahara, Helen Wimalarathna, Susan Murray, Matthew Hitchings Orcid Logo, Emma L. Sproston, Catherine D. Carrillo, Eduardo N. Taboada, Kerry K. Cooper, Steven Huynh, Alison J. Cody, Keith A. Jolley, Martin C. J. Maiden, Noel D. McCarthy, Xavier Didelot, Craig T. Parker, Samuel K. Sheppard

Molecular Ecology, Volume: 26, Issue: 17, Pages: 4497 - 4508

Swansea University Authors: Ben Pascoe Orcid Logo, Matthew Hitchings Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1111/mec.14176

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We investigate biogeographical signals in highly recombining genes to determine the extent of clustering between genomes from geographically distinct Campylobacter populations. Using 15 UK/American pairs of isolates that shared ancestors, we identify regions that have frequently and recently recombi...

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Published in: Molecular Ecology
ISSN: 09621083
Published: 2017
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa33686
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Abstract: We investigate biogeographical signals in highly recombining genes to determine the extent of clustering between genomes from geographically distinct Campylobacter populations. Using 15 UK/American pairs of isolates that shared ancestors, we identify regions that have frequently and recently recombined to test their correlation with geographical origin. Detection of signals of biogeographical differences in Campylobacter genomes will contribute to improved source attribution of clinical Campylobacter infection and inform intervention strategies to reduce campylobacteriosis.
College: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
Issue: 17
Start Page: 4497
End Page: 4508