Paleoparasitological report on Ascaris aDNA from an ancient East Asian sample
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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105(2): 225-228, Mar. 2010. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
In this study, Ascaris DNA was extracted and sequenced from a medieval archaeological sample in Korea. While Ascaris eggs were confirmed to be of human origin by archaeological evidence, it was not possible to pinpoint the exact species due to close genetic relationships among them. Despite this shortcoming, this is the first Ascaris ancient DNA (aDNA) report from a medieval Asian country and thus will expand the scope of Ascaris aDNA research.
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Main subject:
Mummies
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Ascaris lumbricoides
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DNA, Helminth
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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South Korea
Institution/Affiliation country:
Andong National University/KR
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Dankook University College of Medicine/KR
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Gyeongi Institute of Cultural Properties/KR
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