A Novel Widespread MITE Element in the Repeat-Rich Genome of the Cardinium Endosymbiont of the Spider Oedothorax gibbosus

ABSTRACT Free-living bacteria have evolved multiple times to become host-restricted endosymbionts.The transition from a free-living to a host-restricted lifestyle comes with a number of different genomic changes, including a massive loss of genes.In host-restricted endosymbionts, gene inactivation and genome reduction are facilitated by mobile gene

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Organizational self-assessment based on ISO 9004:2009 standard: perceptions, comparisons, questions and actions

The self-assessment basedon Annex A of the ISO 9004:2009 standard is a very practical diagnostic tool and also very powerful for capturing the image of the Hair Care organization quickly.It enables to have answers to questions suchas: what are the strengths and weakness of our organization? Do we have adequate processes, resources and competencies

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