Protective microbiomes can limit the evolution of host pathogen defense
Abstract The evolution of host immunity occurs in the context of the microbiome, but little theory exists to predict how resistance against pathogens might be influenced by the need to tolerate and regulate commensal microbiota. We present a general model to explore the optimal investment in host im...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Evolution Letters |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/evl3.140 |