PLoS Biology (Dec 2021)

Bacteria can be selected to help beneficial plasmids spread.

  • Tatiana Dimitriu,
  • Dusan Misevic,
  • Ariel B Lindner,
  • Francois Taddei,
  • Sam P Brown

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001489
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 19, no. 12
p. e3001489

Abstract

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A recent commentary raised concerns about aspects of the model and assumptions used in a previous study which demonstrated that selection can favor chromosomal alleles that confer higher plasmid donation rates. Here, the authors of that previous study respond to the concerns raised.