Toxins, mutations and adaptations
The toxins that some bacteria secrete to kill off rival species can also generate mutations that help toxin-resistant populations adapt to new environments.
Main Authors: | Maarten De Jong, Neal M Alto |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2021-02-01
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Series: | eLife |
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/66676 |
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