TWiM explains how an enhanced domestication method allows for growth of uncultured bacteria, and identification of the oncogene SLC35F2 as is a high-specificity transporter for the micronutrients queuine and queuosine.

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Guest: Mark O. Martin

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• Domestication method for uncultured bacteria (ISME Comm)
• Transporter for the micronutrients queuine and queuosine (PNAS)
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