Antoine Claessens
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Antoine Claessens
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I like everything that is P. falciparum related, but I can't hide my love for var genes.
Key findings:
• Genetic diversity is 'regenerated' each wet season
• Household members likely transmit to each other
• Chronic infections with the same parasite genotype can last >18 months

🧬 eLife Digest: elifesciences.org/digests/1030...
Mapping malaria genetics
A study of Plasmodium genetic diversity highlights the importance of considering asymptomatic carriers for anti-malaria strategies.
elifesciences.org
June 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Credit for the tweet above: ChatGPT.
Still amazes me every time...
April 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
November 21, 2024 at 3:49 PM