Article
Experimental evolution of parasites.
Science (New York, N.Y.) - 20 Nov 1998
Ebert D
Abstract excerpt
Serial passage experiments are a form of experimental evolution that is frequently used in applied sciences; for example, in vaccine development. During these experiments, molecular and phenotypic evolution can be monitored in real time, providing insights into the causes and consequences of para...
Topics
- Adaptation, Physiological
- Animals
- Bacteria
- Biological Evolution
- Fungi
- Genetic Variation
- Host-Parasite Interactions
- Mutation
- Parasites
- Serial Passage
- Virulence
- Viruses