ReviewTrends in microbiology2025
Unraveling the tempo and mode of horizontal gene transfer in bacteria.
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- The role of mobile genetic elements in adaptation of the microbiota to the dynamic human gut ecosystem.Current opinion in microbiology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Research on horizontal gene transfer (HGT) has surged over the past two decades, revealing its critical role in accelerating evolutionary rates, facilitating adaptive innovations, and shaping pangenomes. Recent experimental and theoretical results have shown how HGT shapes the flow of genetic information within and between populations, expanding the range of possibilities for microbial evolution. These advances set the stage for a new wave of research seeking to predict how HGT shapes microbial evolution within natural communities, especially during rapid ecological shifts. In this article, we highlight these developments and outline promising research directions, emphasizing the necessity of quantifying the rates of HGT within diverse ecological contexts.
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