The evolution of short- and long-range weapons for bacterial competition
Bacteria possess a diverse range of mechanisms for inhibiting competitors, including bacteriocins, tailocins, type VI secretion systems and contact-dependent inhibition (CDI). Why bacteria have evolved such a wide array of weapon systems remains a mystery. Here we develop an agent-based model to com...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2023
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