Genetic adaptation of the antibacterial human innate immunity network

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pathogens have represented an important selective force during the adaptation of modern human populations to changing social and other environmental conditions. The evolution of the immune system has therefore been influenced by thes...

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Main Authors: Lazarus Ross, Muntasell Aura, Montanucci Ludovica, Laayouni Hafid, Sikora Martin, Casals Ferran, Calafell Francesc, Awadalla Philip, Netea Mihai G, Bertranpetit Jaume
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/11/202