Deinococcus geothermalis
http://genome.jgi-psf.org/finished_microbes/deige/deige.home.html

DOE Joint Genome Institute

Site describes the radiation resistant microbe Deinococcus geothermalis and a close relative. Included in the web page is a list of References. The site also has links to other aspect of the microbe and a link to the home page of the DOE Joint Genome Institute.

This resource is referenced here:

• Microbial Life:Extreme Environments:Radiation: Advanced Collection

Subject: Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology:Biogeochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional, College Lower (13-14)
Extreme Environments: High Radiation, Altered by Humans, Extremely Hot
Topics: Biosphere:Biogeochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Ecology:Abiotic RelationsKeywords: genome, thermophilic, bacterium