Novel genetic polymorphisms associated with severe malaria and under selective pressure in North-eastern Tanzania.
<p>Significant selection pressure has been exerted on the genomes of human populations exposed to <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> infection, resulting in the acquisition of mechanisms of resistance against severe malarial disease. Many host genetic factors, including sickle cell tr...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2018
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