Abstract
In this minireview, we examine horizontal gene transfer (HGT) events in the mammalian gastrointestinal tract and their role in the evolutionary adaptation of microorganisms to the gut environment. We explore the notion of the mammalian gut as a melting pot of genetic exchange, resulting in the large extent of HGT occurrence.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 603-605 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Microbiology |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 11 Feb 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Conjugation
- Gut microbiome
- Horizontal gene transfer
- Phages
- Plasmids
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics