Bacteria can be selected to help beneficial plasmids spread

A recent commentary raised concerns about aspects of the model and assumptions used in a previous study which demonstrated that selection can favor chromosomal alleles that confer higher plasmid donation rates. Here, the authors of that previous study respond to the concerns raised.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Dimitriu, Tatiana, Misevic, Dusan, Lindner, Ariel B., Taddei, Francois, Brown, Sam P.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2021
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Formal Comment
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8691593/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34933321
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001489
Descripción
Sumario:A recent commentary raised concerns about aspects of the model and assumptions used in a previous study which demonstrated that selection can favor chromosomal alleles that confer higher plasmid donation rates. Here, the authors of that previous study respond to the concerns raised.

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