GenomicsbioRxivPreprint
Concerted genome expansion of heritable symbionts in an insect host
Emily A. Hornett, Masayuki Hayashi, Keisuke Nagamine…·Gregory D. D. Hurst
The paper reports genome expansion in two co-infecting heritable symbionts, attributing it to host-related factors rather than a common mobile element invasion.
DOI 10.1101/2025.05.06.652349