Ape parasite genomes reveal origin, evolution of leading cause of malaria outside Africa

The genome sequences of ape parasites related to Plasmodium vivax, the main source of mosquito-borne malaria outside Africa, provide insights on the origin and early evolution of the human parasite. This finding could have implications for better comprehending and eradicating malaria infection worldwide.
Ape parasite genomes reveal origin, evolution of leading cause of malaria outside Africa
Ape parasite genomes reveal origin, evolution of leading cause of malaria outside Africa
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