Algae cells that cheat are more likely to die of environmental stress

Cheaters never win – at least in algae. Cells modified to reproduce when they shouldn't are more vulnerable to changes in the environment. This tradeoff could help explain the emergence of multicellular organisms, and what prevents our cells from rebelling against ourselves

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Jun 29, 2022 - 07:00
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Algae cells that cheat are more likely to die of environmental stress
Cheaters never win – at least in algae. Cells modified to reproduce when they shouldn't are more vulnerable to changes in the environment. This tradeoff could help explain the emergence of multicellular organisms, and what prevents our cells from rebelling against ourselves
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