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Evolution in Action

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The evolution of enzymes in bacteria is studied by introducing novel substrates and selecting strains that have mutated to be able to use these substrates.

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  1. Joan L. Betz

    Present address: Department of Biophysics and Genetics, University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver, Colorado, 80220

  2. Paul R. Brown

    Present address: Department of Biochemistry, Kings College, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

  3. Maurice J. Smyth

    Present address: Biochemistry Department, Trinity College, Dublin

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  1. Department of Biochemistry, University College, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

    Joan L. Betz, Paul R. Brown, Maurice J. Smyth & Patricia H. Clarke

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Betz, J., Brown, P., Smyth, M. et al. Evolution in Action. Nature 247, 261–264 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1038/247261a0

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