How Life Changes Itself - The Read-Write Genome
Explore the fascinating world of genomic inscriptions and their role in biological functions across various time scales in this 39-minute lecture by James Shapiro, PhD, from the University of Chicago. Delve into the processes organisms use to merge and modify their genomes, generating new taxonomic groups. Learn about the biological activities cells employ to create novel configurations of their read-write genomes. Discover different classes of genome inscriptions, including transient nucleoprotein complexes and horizontal transfer mechanisms. Examine the Natural Genetic Engineering Toolbox and its impact on evolutionary processes. Investigate how mobile elements alter genome function and the activation of natural genetic engineering by multiple stimuli. Gain insights into the targeting of natural genetic engineering through protein-protein interactions in this comprehensive presentation from the American Society for Microbiology's virtual lecture series.