Horizontal gene transfer and adaptive evolution in bacteria. Author(s): Arnold BJ, Huang IT, Hanage WP|Journal: Nat Rev Microbiol|PMID: 34773098| November 2021 Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is arguably the most conspicuous feature of bacterial evolution. Evidence for HGT is found in most…
Gain-of-function experiments: time for a real debate. Author(s): Duprex WP, Fouchier RA, Imperiale MJ, Lipsitch M, Relman DA|Journal: Nat Rev Microbiol|PMID: 25482289| January 2015 According to the WHO, dual use research of concern (DURC) is "life sciences research that is intended for benefit, but…
