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Inducing novel endosymbioses by implanting bacteria in fungi.
Nature - 1 Nov 2024
Giger Gabriel H, Ernst Chantal, Richter Ingrid, Gassler Thomas, Field Christopher M, Sintsova Anna, Kiefer Patrick, Gäbelein Christoph G, Guillaume-Gentil Orane, Scherlach Kirstin, Bortfeld-Miller Miriam, Zambelli Tomaso, Sunagawa Shinichi, Künzler Markus, Hertweck Christian, Vorholt Julia A
Abstract excerpt
Endosymbioses have profoundly impacted the evolution of life and continue to shape the ecology of a wide range of species. They give rise to new combinations of biochemical capabilities that promote innovation and diversification1,2. Despite the many examples of known endosymbioses across the tree of life, their de novo emergence is rare and challenging to uncover in retrospect3-5. Here we implant bacteria into...
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