Theory predicts that sex can drive the evolution of conflict within the cell. During asexual reproduction genetic material within the cell is inherited as a single unit, selecting for cooperation bo
(A) dNTP levels are decreased in ixr1Δ (TOY736), increased in ixr1Δ sml1Δ (TOY714) compared to wild-type (W1588-4C), but lower than in sml1Δ (U952-3B). Values shown are the average from two independen