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BacterioFiles Micro Edition 155 - Cells Save Superannuated Sequences

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This episode: Bacteria are able to incorporate DNA from the environment into their genomes, even if it's thousands of years old!

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Other interesting stories:

  • Printing bacteria in 3D could enhance their cooperative abilities (paper)
  • Viruses could be used to help shape nanowires in better batteries
  • Butyrate-producing gut bacteria help regulate the gut immune system
  • Rainforest bacteria break down the toughest parts of plants
  • Lab bacteria seem to continue evolving higher fitness indefinitely

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