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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 parasite evolution. Within-host competition generally drives an increase in a parasite's virulence in a new host, whereas...
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