Horizontal gene transfer in microorganisms /
There is a growing awareness that horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is a highly significant phenomenon among single-celled organisms. The evolution of bacteria and archaea most often results from the acquisition of new genes through horizontal transfer rather than by modification of vertically inherite...
| Други автори: | Francino, M. Pilar. |
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| Формат: | Електронна книга |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
Norfolk, UK :
Caister Academic Press,
©2012.
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There is a growing awareness that horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is a highly significant phenomenon among single-celled organisms. The evolution of bacteria and archaea most often results from the acquisition of new genes through horizontal transfer rather than by modification of vertically inherited genes. Horizontal or lateral gene transfer is a major factor in the spread of bacterial antibiotic resistance and other adaptive traits of microorganisms and is particularly significant in microbial communities. HGT may also play a substantial role in the emergence of novel infections and opportun. |
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| Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (x, 202 pages) : illustrations |
| Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
190823072X 9781908230720 |