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When did the first bacterial genome get sequenced?
Quick Answer
The first bacterial genome sequenced was Haemophilus influenzae in 1995. It was a landmark in modern genomics.
The Full Story
The first complete bacterial genome sequence was published in 1995 for Haemophilus influenzae, using whole-genome shotgun sequencing. The genome contained about 1.8 million DNA base pairs, an enormous achievement for the time. This breakthrough showed that complete genomes could be assembled computationally from many overlapping fragments. It opened the door to rapid sequencing of pathogens, microbiome studies, and modern genome-based microbiology.
Key Facts
1.1995: first bacterial genome sequenced
2.The bacterium was Haemophilus influenzae
3.The genome was about 1.8 million base pairs long
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