Kin discrimination promotes horizontal gene transfer between unrelated strains in Bacillus subtilis
Genetically distinct swarms of the bacterium Bacillus subtilis attack each other, forming a boundary upon encounter. Here, the authors show that these swarm antagonisms promote transformation-mediated horizontal gene transfer between strains of low relatedness.
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/07b74480901a44898b882d8e3c1043ac |
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| Sumario: | Genetically distinct swarms of the bacterium Bacillus subtilis attack each other, forming a boundary upon encounter. Here, the authors show that these swarm antagonisms promote transformation-mediated horizontal gene transfer between strains of low relatedness. |
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