PLoS Biol October 2006 PMID 17032065

Strict host-symbiont cospeciation and reductive genome evolution in insect gut bacteria.

Takahiro Hosokawa, Yoshitomo Kikuchi, Naruo Nikoh, Masakazu Shimada, Takema Fukatsu

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The posts reflect interest by referencing examples from past research, such as the speciation event observed in *Candidatus Ishikawaella capsulata*, and support the findings of the recent study, demonstrating a moderate level of engagement and recognizing its potential impact on understanding host-symbiont evolution.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts support the validity of the study and cite specific examples of cospeciation, showing general consensus with the publication.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions are lively and emphasize the significance of findings, indicating high curiosity about co-evolution and bacterial genome reduction.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts delve into detailed examples like the speciation events in specific bacteria, reflecting a moderate depth of discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The exchanges highlight the importance of the research in understanding insect-microbe relationships, suggesting some influence on the field.

Abstract in brief

  • The study reports a rare case where extracellular gut bacteria in stinkbugs (Plataspidae) undergo strict co-evolution with their hosts, showing similar genetic traits to intracellular symbionts, including genome reduction and biased nucleotide composition.
  • These symbionts are vertically transmitted through special capsules produced by female stinkbugs, and removing them causes the insects to grow poorly, become sterile, or die, highlighting their essential role.
  • The findings suggest that the genetic traits of these bacteria are more influenced by their transmission mode and population genetics, rather than their physical location inside or outside host cells, offering new opportunities to study insect-microbe relationships.]

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@1pckt @NHoomans @orna_verum @rubblebubb15764 @Guy_JustaGuy3 @timmbosliceeee @GodlessRe @PatricktheB @bex_fur @StillDizzy2 @Wolfpak561 @MattWalshFan2 @badgervindaloo @randolf828 @BineaToday @BrianNazarenus @MurphyYuiko @Emperor_Mollari @LannisterLeo @shock_hazard @RossGilroy @MilesMosley666 @RachelT921 @dah1iasinclaire @JustUnderReal @michael43081938 @MindfulDamage @magicaltime123 @TJMair @IMudlet @kester_lowers @MucusMucous1 @Felix_Cat7 @TertiusIV @proundpapaof3 @Covidtalk1 @Sicut_Lupus @A_Damned_smith @OnkelFester @SecularSmurf @pray2pesci @PartyLerd @JohnWil71685113 @faefriend69 @IrisB42744268 @randomizer88996 @SpudEternal @OnlyaMoment3 @fromachat @AMV_212 Unfortunately you're dead wrong. In a paper by Hosokawa et al from 2006, a speciation event was observed in the endosymbiont of a phloem feeding insect, which evolved into Candidatus Ishikawella capsulata. https://t.co/gfnIzWip2d

Apr 3, 2024 · 4 likes · 42 followers View post →
Aurachalcos’ Twittеr
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@TheFisch007 @MatthewLeGod @JacobAwsum @NotEvolution1 That is completely false! We have observed the speciation event of Candidatus Ishikawaella capsulata. Covered in this study on cospeciation events in phloem feeding insects and their endosymbionts. https://t.co/gfnIzWip2d

Apr 6, 2024 · 42 followers View post →

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Aurachalcos’ Twittеr
@Kaiba36388316 · X

@TheFisch007 @MatthewLeGod @JacobAwsum @NotEvolution1 That is completely false! We have observed the speciation event of Candidatus Ishikawaella capsulata. Covered in this study on cospeciation events in phloem feeding insects and their endosymbionts. https://t.co/gfnIzWip2d

Apr 6, 2024 · 42 followers View post →
Aurachalcos’ Twittеr
@Kaiba36388316 · X

@1pckt @NHoomans @orna_verum @rubblebubb15764 @Guy_JustaGuy3 @timmbosliceeee @GodlessRe @PatricktheB @bex_fur @StillDizzy2 @Wolfpak561 @MattWalshFan2 @badgervindaloo @randolf828 @BineaToday @BrianNazarenus @MurphyYuiko @Emperor_Mollari @LannisterLeo @shock_hazard @RossGilroy @MilesMosley666 @RachelT921 @dah1iasinclaire @JustUnderReal @michael43081938 @MindfulDamage @magicaltime123 @TJMair @IMudlet @kester_lowers @MucusMucous1 @Felix_Cat7 @TertiusIV @proundpapaof3 @Covidtalk1 @Sicut_Lupus @A_Damned_smith @OnkelFester @SecularSmurf @pray2pesci @PartyLerd @JohnWil71685113 @faefriend69 @IrisB42744268 @randomizer88996 @SpudEternal @OnlyaMoment3 @fromachat @AMV_212 Unfortunately you're dead wrong. In a paper by Hosokawa et al from 2006, a speciation event was observed in the endosymbiont of a phloem feeding insect, which evolved into Candidatus Ishikawella capsulata. https://t.co/gfnIzWip2d

Apr 3, 2024 · 4 likes · 42 followers View post →
doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0040337. Hosokawa, T., Kikuchi, Y. and Fukatsu, T. (2007) 'How many symbionts are provided by mothers, acquired by offspring, and ...
Blogs

doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0040337. Hosokawa, T., Kikuchi, Y. and Fukatsu, T. (2007) 'How many symbionts are provided by mothers, acquired by offspring, and ...

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doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0040337. 1001. Hosokawa, T., Kikuchi, Y. and Fukatsu, T. (2007) 'How many symbionts are provided by mothers ...

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Clues to disease in stink bug baby food | New Scientist
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... 10.1371/journal.pbio.0040337). This was completely unexpected for bacteria living free in an insect's gut. Moreover, the bacteria have the ...

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News

Magazine. Spektrum+ · Spektrum der Wissenschaft · Spektrum ... Public Library of Science Biology 10.1371/journal.pbio.0040337 (2006), Volltext.

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Stink bugs' guts reveal DNA surprise | New Scientist
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Journal reference: Public Library of Science (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0040337). Advertisement. Sign up to our weekly newsletter. Receive a ...

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