Phage-driven loss of virulence in a fish pathogenic bacterium.

Parasites provide a selective pressure during the evolution of their hosts, and mediate a range of effects on ecological communities. Due to their short generation time, host-parasite interactions may also drive the virulence of opportunistic bacteria. This is especially relevant in systems where hi...

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Main Authors: Elina Laanto, Jaana K H Bamford, Jouni Laakso, Lotta-Riina Sundberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-12-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/23308090/?tool=EBI