Epigenetics as a Deep Intimate Dialogue between Host and Symbionts

Symbiosis is an intimate relationship between different living entities and is widespread in virtually all organisms. It was critical for the origin and diversification of Eukaryotes and represents a major driving force in evolution. Indeed, symbiosis may support a wide range of biological processes...

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Main Author: Eva Jablonka (auth)
Other Authors: Ilaria Negri (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media SA 2016
Series:Frontiers Research Topics
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