Evolution by acquisition: the case for horizontal gene transfers

Evolution by acquisition: the case for horizontal gene transfers

One of the most debated questions in the field of molecular evolution is the possible role of horizontal transfer in evolution. Of all the claims that have been made over the years, those reporting transfers between eukaryotes and prokaryotes are the most controversial. Here we present the cases for...

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Veröffentlicht in:Trends in biochemical sciences (Amsterdam. Regular ed.) 1992-12, Vol.17 (12), p.489-493
Hauptverfasser: Smith, Michael W., Feng, Da-Fei, Doolittle, Russell F.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Biological Evolution
Enzymes - genetics
Eukaryotic Cells - enzymology
Humans
Prokaryotic Cells - enzymology
Space life sciences
Transfection
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Zusammenfassung:One of the most debated questions in the field of molecular evolution is the possible role of horizontal transfer in evolution. Of all the claims that have been made over the years, those reporting transfers between eukaryotes and prokaryotes are the most controversial. Here we present the cases for and against several such possible gene acquisitions.
ISSN:0968-0004
1362-4326
DOI:10.1016/0968-0004(92)90335-7