# Complete genome sequence of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BI040, a probiotic strain with multiple health benefits from the NORDBIOTIC collection

## TL;DR

This paper presents the full genome sequence of a probiotic bacteria strain known for its health benefits.

## Contribution

The study provides the complete genome sequence of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BI040 using advanced sequencing technologies.

## Key findings

- The genome is a circular chromosome of 1,944,141 base pairs.
- It contains genes potentially involved in vitamin synthesis and promoting gut health.

## Abstract

The complete genome of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BI040—a human stool isolate, was sequenced using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore technologies. The BI040 genome is composed of a circular 1,944,141-bp chromosome which carries genes potentially involved in vitamin synthesis and gut health.