mobilome

noun

Meaning

The complete set of mobile genetic elements (such as plasmids, transposons, and viruses) within a specific organism or a microbial community.

Examples

  • The study of the mobilome is crucial for understanding bacterial evolution and antibiotic resistance.
  • Researchers analyzed the mobilome of the gut microbiome to identify potential therapeutic targets.

Synonyms: mobile genome, transposons, plasmids