
The SciencesJanuary 1, 1998
Bacterial Gene Swapping in Nature
Genes travel between independent bacteria more often than once was assumed. Study ofthat process can help limit the risks of releasing genetically engineered microbes into the environment

Bacterial Gene Swapping in Nature
Genes travel between independent bacteria more often than once was assumed. Study ofthat process can help limit the risks of releasing genetically engineered microbes into the environment