Multilocus sequence typing of Pseudomonas from zebra finch gut is determined to be P. putida

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Multilocus sequence typing of Pseudomonas from zebra finch gut is determined to be P. putida

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The growth of gut bacteria is affected by signaling molecules of a host, especially stress hormones. In previous studies, a bacterium isolated from the zebra finch gut presumptively identified as a Pseudomonas showed a decreased growth rate in the presence of epinephrine. As the species of Pseudomonas was unknown, a multilocus sequence typing (MLST) scheme was used to identify the specific bacterial strain. Sequencing data classified the bacteria as Pseudomonas putida, a gram-negative, rod shaped bacterium. This information provides a more complete understanding of bacteria involved in the communication within the brain-gut axis.

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Dr. David Hunnicutt, Biology and Dr. David Bailey, Divisional Dean for Natural Sciences, Professor of Biology

Publication Date

4-2021

Keywords

undergraduate, research, collaboration, biology, zebra finch, bacteria

Multilocus sequence typing of Pseudomonas from zebra finch gut is determined to be P. putida
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