Co-evolutionary signals from Burkholderia pseudomallei genomics identify its survival strategies and highlight improving environmental health as prevention policy
C. Chewapreecha, J. Pensar, S. Chattagul, M. Pesonen, A. Sangphukieo, P. Boonklang, C. Potisap, S. Koosakulnirand, E. J. Feil, S. Dunachie, N. Chantratita, D. Limmathurotsakul, S. J. Peacock, N. P. J. Day, J. Parkhill, , J. Corander
This study identifies co-selected gene pairs in Burkholderia pseudomallei genomes that enhance survival under nutrient stress, linking environmental factors to melioidosis prevalence.
bioRxiv · Aug 11, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology