When bacteria die, their brethren will literally absorb the DNA of the fallen and obtain their abilities. Bacteria are the Mega Men of microbiology. https://en

When bacteria die, their brethren will literally absorb the DNA of the fallen and obtain their abilities. Bacteria are the Mega Men of microbiology. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformation_(genetics) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformation_(genetics) Oh you evolved a new antibiotic resistance mechanism? Now I've got your power.