A recent study has highlighted the prevalence of horizontal gene transfer in multicellular animals, specifically focusing on cockroaches. Researchers found that cockroach genomes contain fragments of bacterial DNA that have been integrated over millions of years. This finding underscores the idea that horizontal gene transfer, typically associated with microbes, also occurs in more complex organisms. The study builds on previous research regarding the origin of complex cells and the interconnectedness of species through genetic material.
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Study Reveals Horizontal Gene Transfer in Cockroaches
A new study indicates that horizontal gene transfer is common in multicellular animals, with cockroaches exhibiting fragments of bacterial DNA in their genomes. This research expands the understanding of genetic exchange beyond microbes to include more complex organisms.
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Cockroaches scurry around with thousands of pieces of bacterial genomes
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Study Reveals Horizontal Gene Transfer in Cockroaches