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Evolution of gene transfer in bacteria

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The transfer of genetic information by transformation, conjugation and transduction in bacteria occurs frequently in nature. These diverse gene transfer mechanisms in bacteria are the result of evolution and are not linked to reproduction as in eukaryotic organisms. In this review, gene transfer in bacteria will be considered from an evolutionary perspective.

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Trevors, J. Evolution of gene transfer in bacteria. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 15, 1–6 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008830914223

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