Single-cell transcriptomics reveals lateral transfers of multiple functional genes from prokaryotes to free-living ciliated protists in detrital food webs.

Qianqian Zhang, Eleni Gentekaki, Michelle M Leger, Songbao Zou, Gong-Ao-Te Zhang, Atef Omar, Yingjun Fu, Jun Gong

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Qianqian ZhangYantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264003 China.

Eleni GentekakiDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nicosia, 2414 Nicosia, Cyprus.

Michelle M LegerInstitute of Evolutionary Biology (CSIC-Universitat Pompeu Fabra), 08003 Barcelona, Spain.

Songbao ZouKey Laboratory of Fish Health and Nutrition of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Institute of Freshwater Fisheries, Huzhou, 313000 China.

Gong-Ao-Te ZhangInstitute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, MOE Key Laboratory of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 China.

Atef OmarYantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264003 China.

Yingjun FuYantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264003 China.

Jun GongSchool of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai, 519082 China.

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Abstract

Lateral gene transfer (LGT) is a key driver of evolutionary innovation, underlying protists' lifestyles and interactions in anaerobic environments. Yet, its significance in free-living protists remains underexplored. Here, we address this gap by presenting the first single-cell transcriptomes of Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s42995-026-00382-5.

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AnaerobesBiogeochemical cycleCandidate phyla radiationCiliophoraLateral gene transfer

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PMID42186547

DOI10.1007/s42995-026-00382-5

PMCPMC13198582

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