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Kin discrimination promotes horizontal gene transfer between unrelated strains in Bacillus subtilis.

Nature communications - 8 Jun 2021

Stefanic Polonca, Belcijan Katarina, Kraigher Barbara, Kostanjšek Rok, Nesme Joseph, Madsen Jonas Stenløkke, Kovac Jasna, Sørensen Søren Johannes, Vos Michiel, Mandic-Mulec Ines

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Bacillus subtilis is a soil bacterium that is competent for natural transformation. Genetically distinct B. subtilis swarms form a boundary upon encounter, resulting in killing of one of the strains. This process is mediated by a fast-evolving kin discrimination (KD) system consisting of cellular attack and defence mechanisms. Here, we show that these swarm antagonisms promote transformation-mediated horizontal...

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PMID: 34103505
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-23685-w
PMCID: PMC8187645

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