What helminth genomes have taught us about parasite evolution
What helminth genomes have taught us about parasite evolution
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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The genomes of more than 20 helminths have now been sequenced. Here we perform a meta-analysis of all sequenced genomes of nematodes and Platyhelminthes, and attempt to address the question of what are the defining characteristics of helminth genomes. We find that parasitic worms lack systems for surface antigenic variation, instead maintaining inf...
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What helminth genomes have taught us about parasite evolution
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4413821
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4413821
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0031-1820,1469-8161
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1469-8161
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10.1017/S0031182014001449
