Organism
Influenza Virus
TL;DR
Exemplifies Red Queen arms race through antigenic drift - evolving new strains annually that evade immune recognition, requiring updated vaccines each year.
Exemplifies Red Queen arms race through antigenic drift - evolving new strains annually that evade immune recognition, requiring updated vaccines each year. The perpetual race between viral evolution and immune/vaccine response demonstrates that neither side can achieve permanent victory.
Notable Traits of Influenza Virus
- Annual antigenic drift
- Requires yearly vaccine updates
- Perpetual immune evasion