Genomic island
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genomic-island-312-11001001
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Genomic island
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A genomic island (GI) is part of a genome that has evidence of horizontal origins. The term is usually used in microbiology, especially with regard to bacteria. A GI can code for many functions, can be involved in symbiosis or pathogenesis, and may help an organism's adaptation. Many sub-classes of GIs exist that are based on the function that they confer. For example, a GI associated with pathogenesis is often called a pathogenicity island (PAIs), while GIs that contain many antibiotic resistan
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Part of a genome that has evidence of horizontal origins
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genomic_island
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2024-04-12T15:07:08Z
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