Genomic Islands (GIs) are commonly believed to be relics of horizontal transfer and associated with specific metabolic capacities, including virulence of the strain. Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) plays a vital role in the acquisition of GIs and the evolution and adaptation of bacterial genomes.

中文翻译：

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基因岛和与牲畜相关的金黄色葡萄球菌基因组的进化。

人们普遍认为基因组岛（GIs）是水平转移的遗物，并且与特定的代谢能力（包括菌株的毒力）有关。水平基因转移（HGT）在GI的获取以及细菌基因组的进化和适应中起着至关重要的作用。