Inferring genomic flux in bacteria.
Acquisition and loss of genetic material are essential forces in bacterial microevolution. They have been repeatedly linked with adaptation of lineages to new lifestyles, and in particular, pathogenicity. Comparative genomics has the potential to elucidate this genetic flux, but there are many metho...
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格式: | Journal article |
語言: | English |
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2009
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