Reactivation of Irradiated Bacteriophage by Transfer of Self-Reproducing Units

Reactivation of Irradiated Bacteriophage by Transfer of Self-Reproducing Units

Contributor(s):
Luria, S. E. (Salvador Edward), 1912-1991
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Publication:
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.), 15 September 1947
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Bacteriophages
Recombination, Genetic
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this article, Luria reported that several phages killed by ultraviolet light, then put into the same cell, can often revive themselves and produce normal progeny. He noted that if specific genes were intentionally damaged, through exchanges with another phage they can reconstitute as a normal, undamaged phage. Luria interpreted this as an instance of genetic recombination. This article would be followed by a more formal and detailed presentation of the subject in "Genetics" in 1949.
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Extent:
12 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584611X7 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
QLBBBJ
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584611X7
Archival Collection:
The Salvador E. Luria Papers (Profiles in Science)