Selection Is a Significant Driver of Gene Gain and Loss in the Pangenome of the Bacterial Genus Sulfurovum in Geographically Distinct Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents
Microbes can alter their gene content through the gain and loss of genes. However, there is some debate as to whether natural selection or neutral processes play a stronger role in molding the gene content of microbial genomes. In this study, we examined variation in gene content for the Epsilonbact...
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Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2020-04-01
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Series: | mSystems |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00673-19 |