This "genetic memory" protects the bacteria against future infections. CRISPR-Cas generates lots of diversity because every bacterium captures a different piece of virus DNA. Hence, after virus ...

"Do bacteria adapt in such a short time? Does that adaptation also lead to diversity?" asked Kishony. More information: Genetic variation of a bacterial pathogen within individuals with cystic ...

Genetic diversity enhances survival by promoting adaptation and resilience. Embracing biological and social differences is ...

By Pooja Toshniwal PahariaA recent study published in PNAS looked at how Vibrio cholerae interacts with chitin, focusing on ...

and to analyze the frequency of endogenous infection (caused by bacteria from the patient's own microbiota). The UNIFESP group first investigated the genetic diversity and drug resistance of E.

By observing more than 100 bacterial isolates and almost 1,000 samples, the scientists found, respectively, low genetic ...

Having analyzed over 4000 tumors, they shed light on the diversity of these co ... metastases of 26 types of cancer. In that genetic material, you can see not only which human cells are present, but ...

Instead of allowing genetic material to float around freely, like other bacteria do ... really opened our eyes to the unexplored microbial diversity that exists," says Shailesh Date of the ...