Intentional dental modification in Panamá: New support for a late introduction of African origin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaa.2020.101226
Abstract: Abstract Intentional dental modification is a widespread practice in both ancient and modern populations. In Panama, the modern practice is restricted to the Ngabe indigenous people inhabiting the western provinces. Several researchers have posited that… read more here.
Keywords: african origin; introduction african; late introduction; intentional dental ... See more keywords
Progress in understanding the phylogeny of Plasmodium vivax.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2021.102507
Abstract: There has been some controversy about the evolutionary origin of Plasmodium vivax, particularly whether it is of Asian or African origin. Recently, a new malaria species which closely related to ape P. vivax was found… read more here.
Keywords: african origin; origin; vivax; plasmodium vivax ... See more keywords
Selective single molecule sequencing and assembly of a human Y chromosome of African origin
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-07885-5
Abstract: Mammalian Y chromosomes are often neglected from genomic analysis. Due to their inherent assembly difficulties, high repeat content, and large ampliconic regions, only a handful of species have their Y chromosome properly characterized. To date,… read more here.
Keywords: african origin; assembly human; chromosome african; human chromosome ... See more keywords
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Nonobese Subjects of African Origin Has Atypical Metabolic Characteristics
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DOI: 10.1210/js.2019-00138
Abstract: Abstract Background Nonobese nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is reported in several populations. However, because persons of African origin display unique fat accumulation, insulin resistance, and lipid profiles, we investigated fatty liver in nonobese persons of… read more here.
Keywords: african origin; fatty liver; liver disease; nonalcoholic fatty ... See more keywords
Genetic signatures for Helicobacter pylori strains of West African origin
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188804
Abstract: Helicobacter pylori is a genetically diverse bacterial species that colonizes the stomach in about half of the human population. Most persons colonized by H. pylori remain asymptomatic, but the presence of this organism is a… read more here.
Keywords: african origin; west african; pylori strains; genetic signatures ... See more keywords