Publications by authors named "Fabian Scheuber"
Genome Biol Evol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Genomic regions involved in parasite defense, like the MHC, are highly variable, with multiple factors like single nucleotide polymorphisms and copy number variations contributing to this diversity.
- The study focuses on the Pasteuria Resistance Complex (PRC) in the crustacean Daphnia magna, revealing significant genetic variation and non-homologous haplotypes, suggesting the region is under balancing selection and has a long evolutionary history.
- The research highlights the interplay of ancient resistance mechanisms and hyper-divergent genomic environments, offering insights into the evolution of disease resistance not just in Daphnia, but across the broader Cladocera class.
