Plague and cholera: Infectious pandemics of earlier centuries have left deep marks in our evolutionary history. Researchers are now recovering ancient DNA from the skeletons of the victims. The analysis of this DNA provides insights on the impact of these epidemics and the possible mechanisms of resistance against infections.
Ancient Epidemic Diseases in a New Light
BRAMANTI, Barbara
2012
Abstract
Plague and cholera: Infectious pandemics of earlier centuries have left deep marks in our evolutionary history. Researchers are now recovering ancient DNA from the skeletons of the victims. The analysis of this DNA provides insights on the impact of these epidemics and the possible mechanisms of resistance against infections.File in questo prodotto:
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