Single cell sequencing shines a light on malaria parasite relatedness in complex infections.

Authors :: Siegel SV
Rayner JC
Source :: Trends in parasitology [Trends Parasitol] 2020 Feb; Vol. 36 (2), pp. 83-85.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Recent genomic studies are investigating the wide-ranging implications of malaria complex infections on parasite diversity, transmission, and downstream disease eradication efforts. Using single cell sequencing, new work by Nkhoma et al. provides evidence that there is unexpectedly frequent co-transmission of related parasites in the intense transmission setting in Malawi.<br /> (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Animals
Genome, Protozoan genetics
Genomics
Host-Parasite Interactions
Humans
Malaria transmission
Phylogeny
Single-Cell Analysis
Malaria parasitology
Plasmodium classification
Plasmodium genetics

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