More evidence shows bacteria "flying" around the world to share genes

The fact that bacteria can share genes with each other is fascinating and a little alarming – after all, that's how they're developing resistance to antibiotics so quickly. It's easy to assume that the bugs need to be in close proximity to teach each other, but unfortunately that might not be the case. A new genetic study of bacteria from around the world has found that isolated populations share incredibly similar "molecular memories," suggesting they're basically flying around the world to spread their genes.

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Category: Biology

Tags:

• Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
• Bacteria
• DNA
• Genetics
• Rutgers University
• Virus
• Viruses and Bacteria

from New Atlas (Gizmag) https://ift.tt/2YnCoZz