Ecological memory preserves phage resistance mechanisms in bacteria

One might think that complete extinction of a virulent pathogen is the most effective way of saving a population. For a bacteria-phage system, Skanata and Kussell show that sustaining a minimum pathogen level is actually favorable to prevent a complete loss of immunity in the long run.

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Autores principales: Antun Skanata, Edo Kussell
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Lenguaje:EN
Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/e9437ce3359b451ea8d498e7af317033
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