Spatial dilemmas of diffusible public goods

The emergence of cooperation is a central question in evolutionary biology. Microorganisms often cooperate by producing a chemical resource (a public good) that benefits other cells. The sharing of public goods depends on their diffusion through space. Previous theory suggests that spatial structure...

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Main Authors: Benjamin Allen, Jeff Gore, Martin A Nowak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2013-12-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/01169