title: Pneu tricks.
abstract: This month's Genome Watch looks at how recombination has provided Streptococcus pneumoniae with the adaptability to overcome challenges.
authors.forename: Helena
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Seth-Smith
mesh_terms: D016667:Bacterial Capsules / Q000235:genetics; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D022242:Pneumococcal Vaccines / Q000276:immunology; D011995:Recombination, Genetic; D012703:Serotyping; D013296:Streptococcus pneumoniae / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics* / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014169:Transformation, Bacterial
chemical_list: D022242:Pneumococcal Vaccines