Viral Evolution Insights
A fascinating exploration reveals how myxomavirus strains have evolved along multiple pathways to become less deadly, challenging the common belief that all pathogens trend towards benignity. Interestingly, while the virus exhibits diverse genetic alterations, rabbit populations have shown a consistent selection for immunity-related genes, highlighting the interplay between rapidly evolving viruses and their hosts. This dynamic relationship underscores the complexity of pathogen transmission and resistance in ecology.In this clip
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Ep 91 Myxomatosis: Down the rabbit hole
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