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Richard Y. Chin

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Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprintJul 6, 2017

Aging As A Defense Strategy Against Parasites

Richard Y. Chin

This study uses stochastic simulations to show that faster senescence reduces parasite load and promotes phenotypic oscillation, suggesting aging may evolve as a defense against parasites.

DOI 10.1101/143362

statistical modelhost-pathogen & immune response

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