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Horizontal gene transfer (HGT)
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Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT) is a process where genetic material is transferred between organisms in a manner other than traditional reproduction. This mechanism is particularly significant in microbial evolution, contributing to genetic diversity and adaptability among bacteria.
The exchange of cell organisms, viruses, plasmids, Transposons , and genes among various microbiomes results in:
- Changes in the composition and function of the microbiome within the recipient systems.
- The introduction of pathogenic species and genes.
- The transfer of antibiotic resistance genes.
In 2019, an estimated 4.71 million deaths globally were linked to [antimicro…
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