The evolution of tit-for-tat in bacteria via the type VI secretion system

Game theory has contributed much to the understanding of social evolution. In an elegant combination of experimental tests and modelling, this study suggests that when bacteria face intense competition, repeated retaliation outcompetes a single tit-for-tat response to attack.

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Autores principales: William P. J. Smith, Maj Brodmann, Daniel Unterweger, Yohan Davit, Laurie E. Comstock, Marek Basler, Kevin R. Foster
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/417be2c582b24ce690e6e37998fef6ac
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Sumario:Game theory has contributed much to the understanding of social evolution. In an elegant combination of experimental tests and modelling, this study suggests that when bacteria face intense competition, repeated retaliation outcompetes a single tit-for-tat response to attack.