A mobile genetic element increases bacterial host fitness by manipulating development

Horizontal gene transfer is a major force in bacterial evolution. Mobile genetic elements are responsible for much of horizontal gene transfer and also carry beneficial cargo genes. Uncovering strategies used by mobile genetic elements to benefit host cells is crucial for understanding their stabili...

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Main Authors: Joshua M Jones, Ilana Grinberg, Avigdor Eldar, Alan D Grossman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2021-03-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/65924