# Draft genome sequences of Thermus thermophilus strains isolated from Japanese hot springs

## TL;DR

This paper presents draft genomes of four new Thermus thermophilus strains from Japanese hot springs and explores their genomic diversity in relation to geography.

## Contribution

The study provides new genomic data and highlights the connection between geographical origin and genetic variation in T. thermophilus.

## Key findings

- Four new T. thermophilus strains were isolated and their draft genomes were sequenced.
- Phylogenetic analysis shows a correlation between geographical distribution and genomic diversity among T. thermophilus strains.

## Abstract

Thermus thermophilus is one of the most studied thermophilic bacteria. In this study, we report the draft genomes of four strains newly isolated from Japanese hot springs. The phylogenetic analysis of T. thermophilus strains isolated from diverse environments suggests a link between geographical distribution and genomic diversity.