Tuesday, September 17, 2013
DNA Double Take
"...cientists are finding that it’s quite common for an individual to have multiple genomes. Some people, for example, have groups of cells with mutations that are not found in the rest of the body. Some have genomes that came from other people." Full news article @ NYTimes.com
Labels: DNA transfer, genetics
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Bacterial genome found within a fly's
"DNA transfer from bacteria to animals is more common than thought. Researchers have found a surprise hidden in the DNA of a fruitfly: what seems to be the entire genome of a parasitic bacterium called Wolbachia. Smaller bits of the promiscuous parasite's genetic material turned up in worms and wasps, too." Full Sttory @ news@nature.com
Wolbachia bacteria (yellow) within the developing egg of a fruit fly (red).
Labels: bacteria, dna, DNA transfer, information
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Ancient Virus Gave Wasps Their Sting
"Find solves decades-old debate about mysterious toxins". Story @ ScienceNOW
Labels: biology, DNA transfer, genetics
