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Immune gene expression and epigenetic potential affect the consumption of risky food by female house sparrows

Zimmer, Cedric; Hanson, Haley E.; Garrison, Marisa; Reese, Darrys; Dor, Roi; Søraker, Jørgen Skavdal; Ho Thu, Phuong; Sheldon, Elizabeth L.; Martin, Lynn B. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)

When organisms move into new areas, they are likely to encounter novel food resources. Even if they are nutritious, these foods can also be risky, as they might be contaminated by parasites. The behavioural immune system ...