Slightly beneficial genes are retained by bacteria evolving DNA uptake despite selfish elements

Slightly beneficial genes are retained by bacteria evolving DNA uptake despite selfish elements

Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) and gene loss result in rapid changes in the gene content of bacteria. While HGT aids bacteria to adapt to new environments, it also carries risks such as selfish genetic elements (SGEs). Here, we use modelling to study how HGT of slightly beneficial genes impacts grow...

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Auteurs principaux: Bram van Dijk, Paulien Hogeweg, Hilje M Doekes, Nobuto Takeuchi
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2020-05-01
Collection:eLife
Sujets:
mathematical analysis
in silico evolution
digital evolution
horizontal gene transfer
microbial communities
collective behaviour
Accès en ligne:https://elifesciences.org/articles/56801

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https://elifesciences.org/articles/56801

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