Pleiotropy as a mechanism to stabilize cooperation
Article Abstract:
Studies reveal that pleiotropy can have an unexpected effect and benefit one of the most enigmatic of adaptations cooperation. It is observed that in aggregations containing the wild-type cells, lack of the dimA gene results in exclusion from spores.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
Genetic research, Pleiotropy
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Rank crime and punishment
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In case of paper wasps st atus badge is a detectable indicator of rank that is related to a measure of competitive ability. Badges of status must necessarily be honest indicators, as a low-quality individual cannot adopt a symbol of high rank.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
Behavior, Wasps, Insect societies
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Subjects list: Research, United States
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