Viscous medium promotes cooperation in the pathogenic bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
There has been extensive theoretical debate over whether population viscosity (limited dispersal) can favour cooperation. While limited dispersal increases the probability of interactions occurring between relatives, which can favour cooperation, it can also lead to an increase in competition betwee...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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