Genetic elements and defense systems drive diversification and evolution in Asgard archaea
Luis E. Valentin-Alvarado, Ling-Dong Shi, Kathryn E. Appler, Alexander Crits‐Christoph, Michael Cui, Valerie De Anda, Pedro Leão, Benjamin A. Adler, Richard J. Roberts, Rohan Sachdeva, Brett J. Baker, David F. Savage, Jillian F. Banfield
This study identifies mobile genetic elements and defense systems in Asgard archaea, revealing their role in shaping genetic diversity and evolution.
bioRxiv · Mar 22, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology