【摘要】 水平基因转移是一种能够在物种间进行基因交流的现象,是生物迅速适应环境的主要驱动力之一。近年来,随着测序技术的进步,昆虫中的水平基因转移现象被大量报道,成为昆虫研究的热点之一。本文总结了水平基因转移研究的常用流程和手段,以及昆虫水平转移基因的供体、受体和功能,讨论水平基因转移与昆虫食性的联系以及研究方法的局限,并展望昆虫水平基因转移研究领域未来的方向。更多还原

【Abstract】 Horizontal gene transfer, which can lead to the acquisition of genes from other species, is one of the major drivers of organisms to quickly adapt to the environment. With the development of sequencing technology, horizontal gene transfer in insects has been widely reported, and has become one of the hotspots in insect researches. In this article, we summarized the common processes and methods in horizontal gene transfer research, as well as the donors, receptors and functions of horizontally transferred genes in insects. We discussed the relationship between horizontal gene transfer and feeding habits of insects, and the limitation of current research methods. Finally, we proposed the research prospects in horizontal gene transfer of insects.更多还原