Universal RNA barcoding system for tracking gene transfer in bacteria created

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Mar 18, 2025, 12:49 pm235 ptsTrendingTop
In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive antibiotic resistance and even shape entire ecosystems. Now an interdisciplinary group of researchers at Rice University has developed an innovative RNA "barcoding" method to track these genetic…

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Universal RNA barcoding system for tracking gene transfer in bacteria created

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