Kin selection for cooperation in natural bacterial populations

Bacteria produce a range of molecules that are secreted from the cell and can provide a benefit to the local population of cells. Laboratory experiments have suggested that these “public goods” molecules represent a form of cooperation, favored because they benefit closely related cells (kin selecti...

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Hoofdauteurs: Belcher, L, Ghoul, M, Dewar, A, West, S
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: National Academy of Sciences 2022