Hypothetical network between different environmental habitats (IMAGE)

Chalmers University of Technology

Hypothetical network between different environmental habitats

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A hypothetical network computed in the study, where different environmental habitats are connected by plasmids carrying multiple origin of transfer regions (oriT), and potentially also antimicrobial resistance genes. 'Interface' refers to interfaces between multiple differing environments, 'Saline' to seawater-related habitats, 'Thermal' to habitats such as geothermal springs or vents and 'Industrial' to industry-related habitats such as food processing or water treatment facilities.

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Jan Zrimec/Chalmers University of Technology

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