This site is dedicated to the community of scientists working on the Planctomycetes, Verrucomicrobiae and Chlamydiae (PVC) bacterial superphylum. The foundation of this blog can be found in the Reynaud and Devos publications in Science Perspective (2010) and Proc. Royal Soc. B (2011).
Bacteria are usually defined by a set of common characteristics. In the last couple of years, exceptions to the bacterial definition have been described in the bacterial Planctomycetes-Verrucomicrobia-Chlamydiae (PVC) superphylum. These bacterial rarities have the potential to profoundly change our view and understanding of early evolution and relationship between the three kingdoms of life. Their phylogenetic importance have been highlighted in various recent publications. However, a controversy emerged (see the reply here). See also the reply to the perspective and its answer.
Bacteria are usually defined by a set of common characteristics. In the last couple of years, exceptions to the bacterial definition have been described in the bacterial Planctomycetes-Verrucomicrobia-Chlamydiae (PVC) superphylum. These bacterial rarities have the potential to profoundly change our view and understanding of early evolution and relationship between the three kingdoms of life. Their phylogenetic importance have been highlighted in various recent publications. However, a controversy emerged (see the reply here). See also the reply to the perspective and its answer.
Here, I will try to keep you updated on the novelty of research and events related to this fascinating group of bacteria. I intend this blog to be the first stop reference for the PVC community.
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