Kin selection for cooperation in natural bacterial populations [Evolution]

Bacteria produce a range of molecules that are secreted from the cell and can provide a benefit to the local population of cells. Laboratory experiments have suggested that these “public goods” molecules represent a form of cooperation, favored because they benefit closely related cells (kin selection). However, there is a...
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Evolution Biological Sciences Source Type: research