Bifidobacterium longum Genome sequencing and assembly. Bifidobacterium longum strain:51A

The genus Bifidobacterium is represented by gram positive and anaerobic bacteria that normally colonize the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT), with some species also being found in the oral and vaginal cavities. The B. longum species is commonly associated with the maintenance of homeostasis in the GIT aiding in the digestion of food. It was first isolated in 1899 and exhibits some probiotic characteristics such as immunomodulation and fighting intestinal infections.