A component of the human intestinal flora that has been little studied to date is the focus of a new study from Germany. Plasmids are small extrachromosomal genetic elements that frequently occur in bacterial cells and can influence microbial lifestyles—yet their diversity in natural habitats is poorly understood.
Researchers find cryptic genetic element in the human gut that could serve as a sensitive biomarker retrieved 16 April 2024 from https://phys.org/news/2024-04-cryptic-genetic-element-human-gut.html
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