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Ancient DNA Unveils Plasmodium Infections and Migration Secrets

1/6/2025

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Ancient DNA from the Velia-186 individual reveals a fascinating story: it was infected with Plasmodium falciparum, but not P. vivax. Researchers uncovered mutations tied to Indian strains while introducing Twigstats, a groundbreaking software that revolutionizes ancient DNA analysis, shedding light on human migration patterns across Europe and beyond.

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Ancient DNA from the Velia-186 individual reveals a fascinating story: it was infected with Plasmodium falciparum, but not P. vivax. Researchers uncovered mutations tied to Indian strains while introducing Twigstats, a groundbreaking software that revolutionizes ancient DNA analysis, shedding light on human migration patterns across Europe and beyond.