MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Kin discrimination promotes horizontal gene transfer between unrelated strains in Bacillus subtilis
P. Stefanic, K. Belcijan, B. Kraigher…·I. Mandic-Mulec
This study shows that kin discrimination in B. subtilis promotes horizontal gene transfer between distantly related strains by inducing competence in recipients through a stress response.
DOI 10.1101/756569