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Complex Mhc-based mate choice in a wild passerine.

Proceedings. Biological sciences - 7 May 2006

Bonneaud Camille, Chastel Olivier, Federici Pierre, Westerdahl Helena, Sorci Gabriele

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The extreme polymorphism of the vertebrate major histocompatibility complex (Mhc) is famous for protecting hosts against constantly evolving pathogens. Mate choice is often evoked as a means of maintaining Mhc variability through avoidance of partners with similar Mhc alleles or preference for heterozygotes. Evidence for these two hypotheses mostly comes from studies on humans and laboratory mice. Here, we tested...

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PMID: 16600889
DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2005.3325
PMCID: PMC1560269

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