Publications by authors named "Francesco Bonnadonna"
Article Synopsis
- The study explores how the Gentoo penguin's immune system adapts to local pathogen threats over time, focusing on the diversity of Toll-like receptors (TLRs).
- The researchers found significant variation in TLR4 and TLR5, indicating strong positive selection related to the local pathogen environment, while TLR7 showed less diversity.
- The results highlight that these immune adaptations are crucial for understanding how Gentoo penguins respond to pathogens in rapidly changing ecosystems, positioning them as important indicators of environmental health.
