Deciphering the ecological and evolutionary rules of fungal horizontal gene transfer — NSF Award to University of Wisconsin-Madiso
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is the transfer of genetic material between organisms that are not parent and offspring, and may even be from different species. Unlike traits passed from parent to offspring, HGT lets organisms gain new traits through contact or proximity with another individual. Many examples exist in n
| Award title | Deciphering the ecological and evolutionary rules of fungal horizontal gene transfer |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2610713 |
| Awardee | University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| City | MADISON |
| State | WI |
| Amount obligated | $1,221,287 |
| Principal investigator | Emile Gluck-Thaler |
| Program | Evo Patterns & Processes |
| Start date | 09/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is the transfer of genetic material between organisms that are not parent and offspring, and may even be from different species. Unlike traits passed from parent to offspring, HGT lets organisms gain new traits through contact or proximity with another individual. Many examples exist in nature, but the role of HGT in eukaryotes is still debated. In many cases, there is clear evidence that HGT has occurred, but few known mechanisms to explain how or why it happens. |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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