As a result, it has been possible to induce the same mutation in a targeted fashion in other strains of fungus. (sciencedaily.com)
Scientists are eyeing the option of replacing bacteria forced out by heat with other strains more tolerant of the new temperatures — either naturally occurring or genetically engineered. (scientificamerican.com)
By taking just one strain from a patient, as is common practice, researchers stand to miss genes in other strains that are important in disease. (genomenewsnetwork.org)