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Intra-individual variability in ancient plasmodium DNA recovery highlights need for enhanced sampling.
Scientific reports - 4 Jan 2025
Llanos-Lizcano Alejandro, Hämmerle Michelle, Sperduti Alessandra, Sawyer Susanna, Zagorc Brina, Özdoğan Kadir Toykan, Guellil Meriam, Cheronet Olivia, Kuhlwilm Martin, Pinhasi Ron, Gelabert Pere
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Malaria has been a leading cause of death in human populations for centuries and remains a major public health challenge in African countries, especially affecting children. Among the five Plasmodium species infecting humans, Plasmodium falciparum is the most lethal. Ancient DNA research has provided key insights into the origins, evolution, and virulence of pathogens that affect humans. However, extensive...
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