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Adaptive copy number evolution in malaria parasites.
PLoS genetics - 1 Oct 2008
Nair Shalini, Miller Becky, Barends Marion, Jaidee Anchalee, Patel Jigar, Mayxay Mayfong, Newton Paul, Nosten François, Ferdig Michael T, Anderson Tim J C
Abstract excerpt
Copy number polymorphism (CNP) is ubiquitous in eukaryotic genomes, but the degree to which this reflects the action of positive selection is poorly understood. The first gene in the Plasmodium folate biosynthesis pathway, GTP-cyclohydrolase I (gch1), shows extensive CNP. We provide compelling ev...
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