Mutations of Bacteria from Virus Sensitivity to Virus Resistance

Mutations of Bacteria from Virus Sensitivity to Virus Resistance

Contributor(s):
Genetics
Luria, S. E. (Salvador Edward), 1912-1991
Delbru?ck, Max
Publication:
Genetics Society of America, November 1943
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Bacteriophages
Mutagenesis
Mutation
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
This article reported Luria and Delbruck's breakthrough study in which they established that viruses do not induce mutations in bacteria, but that virus-resisting mutations are spontaneous. Their "fluctuation test" theory demonstrated that bacteria were ideal subjects for genetic research.
Copyright:
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Extent:
21 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584611X5 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
QLBBBG
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584611X5
Archival Collection:
The Salvador E. Luria Papers (Profiles in Science)