Horizontal gene transfer can help maintain the equilibrium of microbial communities.

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Horizontal gene transfer and species coexistence are two focal points in the study of microbial communities. Yet, the evolutionary advantage of horizontal gene transfer has not been well understood and is constantly being debated. Here we propose a simple population dynamics model based on frequency-dependent genotype interactions to evaluate the influence of horizontal gene transfer on microbial communities. In...

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