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Nature 431, 408-409 (23 September 2004) | doi:10.1038/431408a; Published online 22 September 2004
Evolution: A is for adaptation
Jef D. Boeke1
Abstract
Studies of a bacterial virus have revealed an unexpected weapon that helps it to overcome its host's rapidly changing defences. A look at other organisms hints that the mechanism might be widespread.
Adapt or die. This axiom has been used so many times, in so many different contexts, that its origin is difficult to trace.
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