Arthrobacter phage VirulentVixen
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| Detailed Information for Phage VirulentVixen | |
| Discovery Information | |
| Isolation Host | Arthrobacter globiformis B-2979 |
| Found By | Lakayla Hines |
| Year Found | 2024 |
| Location Found | San Antonio, TX United States |
| Finding Institution | University of Texas at San Antonio |
| Program | Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science |
| From enriched soil sample? | Yes |
| Isolation Temperature | 23°C |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.663765 N, 98.421426 W Map |
| Discovery Notes | - Phage discovered at coordinates29.663765 N and 98.421426 - Found in soil samples collected from the area Initial observations indicate phage is small and has a hexagonal capsid shape - Further analysis needed to determine specific host range and potential applications - Genetic sequencing underway to identify any unique features or genes present in the phage - Potential for further study in phage therapy or biotechnological applications |
| Naming Notes | - The name "Virulent Vixen" combines the word "virulent," meaning extremely harmful or poisonous, with "vixen," which is a term typically used to describe a woman who is cunning, deceitful, or attractive. - This name conveys a sense of danger and seduction, suggesting that the person or character it is applied to is both alluring and potentially harmful. |
| Sequencing Information | |
| Sequencing Complete? | No |
| Genome length (bp) | Unknown |
| Character of genome ends | Unknown |
| Fasta file available? | No |
| Characterization | |
| Cluster | Unclustered |
| Subcluster | -- |
| Annotating Institution | Unknown or unassigned |
| Annotation Status | Not sequenced |
| Plaque Notes | The name "Virulent Vixen" was chosen as a play on words that captures the essence of a powerful and aggressive phage. The word "virulent" refers to the ability of a pathogen to cause disease or harm, reflecting the phage's ability to infect and kill bacterial cells. The word "vixen" is often used to describe a cunning and alluring woman, suggesting that the phage is clever and effective in its pursuit of its bacterial prey. Overall, the name "Virulent Vixen" conveys the idea of a strong, dangerous, and captivating phage. |
| Has been Phamerated? | No |
| Publication Info | |
| Uploaded to GenBank? | No |
| GenBank Accession | None yet |
| Refseq Number | None yet |
| Archiving Info | |
| Archiving status | Not in Pitt Archives |