Metagenomic Evidence for Horizontal Gene Transfer and Functional Convergence in the Oral Microbiome of Cohabiting Dogs and Owners
Chuantao Fang, Shan Li, Y. K. Li, Asadullah Abid, Lu Liu, Zhuo Lan, Feng Liu, Guofeng Cheng
This study identifies horizontal gene transfer and functional convergence in the oral microbiomes of cohabiting dogs and owners through metagenomic analysis.
bioRxiv · Apr 7, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology