Greg Hurst
@greghurst.bsky.social
Evolutionary biologist, interested in the origins of biodiversity. Mostly research the evolutionary ecology of symbiotic interactions. Professor at U.of Liverpool, UK. Born at 332ppm.
The Rickettsia is about double 'normal' size. In the plot below, blue lines are insertion sequences locations. Over half the genome. I still find it remarkable this bacterium is able to grow and replicate!
May 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The Rickettsia is about double 'normal' size. In the plot below, blue lines are insertion sequences locations. Over half the genome. I still find it remarkable this bacterium is able to grow and replicate!