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Pathogen-induced rapid evolution in a vertebrate life-history trait.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 7 Jan 2011
Ohlberger Jan, Langangen Øystein, Edeline Eric, Olsen Esben Moland, Winfield Ian J, Fletcher Janice M, James J Ben, Stenseth Nils Christian, Vøllestad Leif Asbjørn
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Anthropogenic factors, including climate warming, are increasing the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases worldwide. Infectious diseases caused by pathogenic parasites can have severe impacts on host survival, thereby altering the selection regime and inducing evolutionary responses in their hosts. Knowledge about such evolutionary consequences in natural populations is critical to mitigate potential...
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