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Homologous Recombination between Genetically Divergent Campylobacter fetus Lineages Supports Host-Associated Speciation.
Genome biology and evolution - 1 Mar 2018
Gilbert Maarten J, Duim Birgitta, van der Graaf-van Bloois Linda, Wagenaar Jaap A, Zomer Aldert L
Abstract excerpt
Homologous recombination is a major driver of bacterial speciation. Genetic divergence and host association are important factors influencing homologous recombination. Here, we study these factors for Campylobacter fetus, which shows a distinct intraspecific host dichotomy. Campylobacter fetus subspecies fetus (Cff) and venerealis are associated with mammals, whereas C. fetus subsp. testudinum (Cft) is associated...
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