Phage evolution: New worlds of genomic diversity

A recent comparative survey of genomes of phages infecting mycobacteria reveals a vast combinatorial network of gene rearrangements and may provide general models for pattern and process in genome evolution.

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Published in:Current biology 2003-08, Vol.13 (15), p.R606-R607
Main Authors: Papke, R.Thane, Doolittle, W.Ford
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Evolution, Molecular
Gene Rearrangement - genetics
Gene Transfer, Horizontal - genetics
Genome, Viral
Mycobacteriophages - genetics
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Summary:A recent comparative survey of genomes of phages infecting mycobacteria reveals a vast combinatorial network of gene rearrangements and may provide general models for pattern and process in genome evolution.
ISSN:0960-9822
1879-0445
DOI:10.1016/S0960-9822(03)00527-X