The researchers also sequenced the genomes of bacteria resisting colistin and those susceptible to it. They were genetically identical.
Even though they have the same blueprints, they’re activating their genes differently, Weiss says. It’s unclear how or why this happens.
I think that's the most interesting part of the article. Skip to that if you want to save some time and don't need the background on antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
It also highlights a misconception I had that genetically identical individuals would express the same genes when subjected to the same stimuli/conditions. Can someone with more knowledge share more details about how gene expression works?
Even though they have the same blueprints, they’re activating their genes differently, Weiss says. It’s unclear how or why this happens.
I think that's the most interesting part of the article. Skip to that if you want to save some time and don't need the background on antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
It also highlights a misconception I had that genetically identical individuals would express the same genes when subjected to the same stimuli/conditions. Can someone with more knowledge share more details about how gene expression works?