title: Evolution by acquisition: the case for horizontal gene transfers.
abstract: One of the most debated questions in the field of molecular evolution is the possible role of horizontal transfer in evolution. Of all the claims that have been made over the years, those reporting transfers between eukaryotes and prokaryotes are the most controversial. Here we present the cases for and against several such possible gene acquisitions.
authors: Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, San Diego, CA 92186-5800.
authors: M W
authors: MW
authors: Smith
authors: D F
authors: DF
authors: Feng
authors: R F
authors: RF
authors: Doolittle
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005075:Biological Evolution; D004798:Enzymes / Q000235:genetics; D005057:Eukaryotic Cells / Q000201:enzymology; D006801:Humans; D011387:Prokaryotic Cells / Q000201:enzymology; D014162:Transfection
chemical_list: D004798:Enzymes