Adaptive sequence variation of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) in natural populations of the guppy, Poecilia reticulata.
Informations
- Funding country
United Kingdom- Acronym
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- URL
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- Start date
- 4/1/2003
- End date
- 5/31/2004
- Budget
- 62,585 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Investigators | Grant | - | - | - |
Organisations
| Name | Role | Start | End |
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| University of Hull | Lead Partner | - | - |
Abstract
The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) are extremely polymorphic genes with important roles in the vertebrate immune defence. Low MHC-variation may increase disease susceptibility, and MHC can affect mate-choice and sexual selection. The guppy (Poecil