Genetic Analysis of Small-Subunit Ribosomal RNA, Internal Transcribed Spacer 2, and ATP Synthase Subunit 8 of Trichuris trichiura Ancient DNA Retrieved from the 15th to 18th Century Joseon Dynasty Mummies' Coprolites from Korea.

This report characterizes T. trichiura aDNA of pre-20th century East Asia, and in so doing, it also proves the potential of aDNA analysis for differential diagnosis of T. trichiura in cases where ancient parasite eggs are morphologically indeterminate for species identification.
PMID: 31310584 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Journal of Parasitology - July 17, 2019 Category: Parasitology Authors: Hong JH, Seo M, Oh CS, Shin DH Tags: J Parasitol Source Type: research