A secreted effector from the plant pathogenic fungus Ustilago maydis has evolved to acquire a new function that contributes to the unique lifestyle of this species, highlighting the utility of using comparative genetic analyses to address current questions in plant–microorganism interactions.
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Zess, E.K., Białas, A. & Kamoun, S. Old fungus, new trick. Nat Microbiol 4, 210–211 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-018-0351-z
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