Laboratory-based genetic systems have been difficult to develop for Archaea, because they do NOT naturally undergo conjugation or transduction.

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Archaea can undergo processes similar to conjugation and transduction, which are mechanisms for genetic exchange, making it possible to develop laboratory-based genetic systems for them. These processes have been observed and utilized in various studies, indicating that the lack of natural conjugation or transduction is not a barrier to developing genetic systems for Archaea.

Laboratory-Based Genetic Systems Have Been Difficult to Develop for Archaea