Systematic and functional analysis of horizontal gene transfer events in diatoms.
E. Vancaester, C. M. Osuna-Cruz, T. Depuydt, K. Vandepoele
This study systematically analyzes horizontal gene transfer in diatoms, finding that 3-5% of their proteome has horizontal origin and HGT contributes to metabolic expansion and ecological success.
bioRxiv · Jan 24, 2020Evolutionary Biology