| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6132305 | Current Opinion in Microbiology | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠GammaSOX symbionts converge in their basic metabolism, oxidation of sulfur and CO2 fixation. ⺠GammaSOX symbionts differ greatly in additional metabolic capabilities involved in energy and carbon gain. ⺠Horizontal gene transfer may play a major role in the metabolic evolution of these symbionts. ⺠Phylogenies of metabolic genes provide insights into the ecology of symbionts. ⺠GammaSOX symbionts are excellent models for studying horizontal gene transfer.
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Authors
Manuel Kleiner, Jillian M Petersen, Nicole Dubilier,