Fluorescent microscopy image of donor cells (shown in green) and recipient cells (shown in dark blue). Light blue cells are transconjugants. Transconjugants are only next to donor cells.

Cool paper showing 🦠 recipient response to #plasmid conjugation

Capsule blocks conjugation, preventing MPF between donor:recipient. However, conjugation exploits recipient strain heterogeneity of capsule thickness, conjugating to cells with less capsule

#MicroSky 🧪

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

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The full program for the MGE AUS meeting is now out, looking forward to a great line up of talks! The program is here: www.mgeaus.org/full-program

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Abstract submission for MGE AUS is closing at midnight AEST today! ⏰⏰

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Four days to abstract submission close! One of the most iconic birds, the CoCkAT(N)oo is extremely long lived, having been reported to spend up to 100 years researching MGEs! We’re taking all abstract submissions (doesn’t have to be a century’s worth) at MGEAUS.org

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8 days left to our abstract submission deadline! Today we have Plover joining us! Did you know he legally changed his name to showcase his love for Plasmids? Come join him at the MGE AUS meeting by submitting your abstract at MGEAUS.org

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