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MHC-dependent survival in a wild population: evidence for hidden genetic benefits gained through extra-pair fertilizations.

Molecular ecology - 1 Aug 2010

Brouwer Lyanne, Barr Iain, van de Pol Martijn, Burke Terry, Komdeur Jan, Richardson David S

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Females should prefer to be fertilized by males that increase the genetic quality of their offspring. In vertebrates, genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) play a key role in the acquired immune response and have been shown to affect mating preferences. They are therefore important candidates for the link between mate choice and indirect genetic benefits. Higher MHC diversity may be advantageous...

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PMID: 20670363
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-294X.2010.04750.x

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