Published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers have recovered ancient syphilis genomes from skeletal remains in Mexico, distinguishing between the subspecies that cause syphilis and yaws. The findings shed new light on the evolutionary history of syphilis, suggesting a complex history that challenges previous hypotheses.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- First ancient syphilis genomes decoded Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology · Jun 21, 2018 · first to report
- Ancient Treponema pallidum from human remains sheds light on its evolutionary history PLOS · Jun 21, 2018