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The global diversity of Haemonchus contortus is shaped by human intervention and climate.
Nature communications - 22 Oct 2019
Sallé G, Doyle S R, Cortet J, Cabaret J, Berriman M, Holroyd N, Cotton J A
Abstract excerpt
Haemonchus contortus is a haematophagous parasitic nematode of veterinary interest. We have performed a survey of its genome-wide diversity using single-worm whole genome sequencing of 223 individuals sampled from 19 isolates spanning five continents. We find an African origin for the species, together with evidence for parasites spreading during the transatlantic slave trade and colonisation of Australia. Strong...
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