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Bacteria, with their simple structure and rapid reproduction, have developed intricate mechanisms to exchange genetic material. Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is the exchange of genetic material between organisms. HGT plays a crucial role in bacterial evolution and adaptation. Here's a…
Genes are the fundamental units of heredity, carrying the instructions that dictate the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms. Studying these genetic blueprints helps scientists unlock the mysteries of biological processes, understand diseases, and advance medical treatments. Scientists…
Hidden in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, 560 miles west of South America, lay the Galapagos islands. These volcanic islands were largely unknown until 1535 when a Spanish ship, blown off course, accidentally discovered them. Despite their discovery, the islands went…
Rosanna Hartline (RosieScienceGal), CC BY-SA 4.0 Plasmids are powerful biotechnologies. These unsung heroes have been rocking the world of molecular biology since the 1950s with their independently replicating swagger. While they may seem small, circular, and straightforward, there's a lot…
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