Tracing the Evolutionary Histories of Leprosy and Tuberculosis using Ancient DNA and Phylogenomics Methods
abstract: Leprosy and tuberculosis are age-old diseases that have tormented mankind and left behind a legacy of fear, mutilation, and social stigmatization. Today, leprosy is considered a Neglected Tropical Disease due to its high prevalence in developing countries, while tuberculosis is highly ende...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2017
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.45019 |