Genes on the move: Mapping the pathways of horizontal gene transfer
Published Date: 3/29/2023
Source: phys.org
In the past few decades, there has been a rise in antibiotic-resistant infections, which are becoming an increasingly urgent public health concern. According to the World Health Organization, at least 700,000 people die each year due to antibiotic-resistant infections, and this number is only expected to increase as more and more bacteria become resistant to commonly used antibiotics.