Published in Molecular Biology and Evolution · View the paper (DOI)
Scientists sequenced the genomes of symbiotic bacteria from human lice and their closely related monkey lice counterparts. The data revealed a single-trunked tree suggesting the bacteria have been associated with lice for millions of years.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Lice and bacteria, partners in parasitism SMBE Journals (Molecular Biology and Evolution and Genome Biology and Evolution) · Apr 14, 2017 · first to report
- Lice and their bacterial sidekicks have evolved together for millions of years Florida Museum of Natural History · Apr 14, 2017