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The genetics of immune and infection phenotypes in wild mice, Mus musculus domesticus.
Molecular ecology - 1 Aug 2023
Cheynel Louise, Lazarou Luke, Riley Eleanor M, Viney Mark
Abstract excerpt
Wild animals are under constant threat from a wide range of micro- and macroparasites in their environment. Animals make immune responses against parasites, and these are important in affecting the dynamics of parasite populations. Individual animals vary in their anti-parasite immune responses. Genetic polymorphism of immune-related loci contributes to inter-individual differences in immune responses, but most...
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