Two Genomes That Function as One Discovered

Scientists have discovered that cicadas have a symbiotic relationship with two important bacteria that live within the cells of its body. In exchange, those two bacteria, iHodgkinia/i and iSulcia/i, live comfortably inside the cicada. Since all three divvy up the nutritional roles, each member of the symbiosis is completely dependent on the others for survival. So, where does this third-wheel bacterium come into play? That is exactly what UM microbiologist ...