Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
How does evolution affect changes in parasite genome sequences? To elucidate the effects of coevolution, we constructed an experimental coevolution system and sole parasite evolution system consisting of Escherichia coli and the lytic RNA bacteriophage Qβ (Qβ phage). We passaged Qβ phage in both systems for approximately 170 phage generations. Comparison of sequential (time-dependent) changes in the Qβ phage genome sequence in both evolution systems revealed that the coevolution system showed about 3.4-fold higher fixation rate.
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All Journal Article (10 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 10 results) Presentation (23 results) Remarks (2 results)
issue 2
Volume: volume 6
Bio Systems
Volume: vol.13 Pages: 342-347
The Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology
Volume: vol.58(1) Pages: 37-42
The Journal of Eukaryotie Microbiology
Volume: 58 Pages: 37-42
BioSystems
Volume: 13 Pages: 342-347
PLoS ONE
Volume: 6
PLoS Genetics
Volume: vol.6(10)
Physical Biology
Volume: vol.6
Pysical Biology Vol.6
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