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Complement polymorphisms: geographical distribution and relevance to disease.
Immunobiology - 1 Feb 2012
Ermini L, Wilson I J, Goodship T H J, Sheerin N S
Abstract excerpt
The evolution of man has been characterised by recurrent episodes of migration and settlement with infectious disease a constant threat. This long history of demographic change, together with the action of evolutionary forces such as natural selection and genetic drift, has shaped human genetic diversity. In particular, the interaction between humans, pathogens and the environment has played a crucial role in...
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