Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) occurs throughout all domains of life, being especially pervasive among prokaryotes (Bacteria and Archaea) and microbial eukaryotes.

2. Describe why horizontal gene transfer can more quickly disseminate antimicrobial resistance 3. Understand how long read and short read sequencing may be needed to describe the genetic context of ...

Laccaic acid, thought to be produced by lac insects, is produced by a symbiont similar to the zombie ant fungus ...

Gene-transfer techniques applied in animal models have provided valuable insights into the mechanisms of disease pathogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis. This Review discusses gene-transfer methods ...

At the same time, the study uncovers a powerful defense mechanism within Salmonella itself, offering fresh hope for the development of phage-safe therapeutic strategies. This collaborative research ...

All the latest science news on gene transfer from Phys.org. Find the latest news, advancements, and breakthroughs.

Engineers and plant scientists worked together to improve a basic tool of plant research. The result is more efficient and ...

Pesticides and antibiotics are linked inextricably in the looming crisis of human and ecosystem health. Both started out as ...

Antimicrobial resistance not only undermines the efficacy of current treatments but also endangers the entirety of modern ...

Imagine that you want to know the plot of a movie, but you only have access to either the visuals or the sound. With visuals ...

On a small, gently rocking research boat anchored just offshore in Chesapeake Bay, I lowered a sterile plastic bottle into ...