A host's genes likely influence the spread of antibiotic resistance
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 18:41
in Biology & Nature
New findings in mSphere suggest that the genetic makeup of the host organism can influence the transfer of plasmids. By identifying the host factors that facilitate or stop plasmid transfer, the researchers hope to identify new ways to stop the spread of antibiotic resistance, which kills tens of thousands of people every year in the United States alone.