Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance.
Research has shed important new light on the enemies-turned-allies that allow bacteria to exchange genes, including those ...
The study, recently published in Nature Microbiology, reveals how certain bacteria prevent the transfer of genetic material ...
A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized ...
A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized proteins to specifically destroy shared DNA before it spreads. This ...