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 |
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Pages (from-to) | R723-R725 |
Journal | Current Biology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 9 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences