Evolution: A bacterially mediated swap meet for adaptive traits

Jennifer A. White

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2013.07.069

Evolution: A bacterially mediated swap meet for adaptive traits

Jennifer A. White

Entomology

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Abstract

New research suggests that secondary bacterial symbionts in insects act as a mechanism for horizontal genetic exchange among hosts, facilitating adaptation to new ecological niches.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	R723-R725
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	23
Issue number	17
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2013.07.069
State	Published - Sep 9 2013

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Neuroscience (all)
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (all)
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (all)

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