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Immunogenetics of Parasitic and Bacterial DiseaseHere we focus on more recent well-powered genome-wide association studies, including malaria, leprosy, tuberculosis, and visceral leishmaniasis
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Toxoplasma Modulates Signature Pathways of Human Epilepsy, Neurodegeneration & Cancer.disease-deconvolution" identified associations between the parasite-brain interactions and epilepsy, movement disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer.
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An atlas of human long non-coding RNAs with accurate 5′ endsCombining these findings with conservation data, we identify 19,175 potentially functional lncRNAs in the human genome.
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In vitro drug susceptibility of two strains of the wildlife trypanosome, Trypanosoma copemani: A comparison with Trypanosoma cruziCompared the in vitro susceptibility of two strains of Trypanosoma copemani and one strain of T. cruzi against drugs that show trypanocidal activity
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Reference genotype and exome data from an Australian Aboriginal population for health-based researchThis data set provides a useful reference point for genomic studies on Aboriginal Australians
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Candidate gene analysis supports a role for polymorphisms at TCF7L2 as risk factors for type 2 diabetes in SudanMultiethnic associations between T2D and SNPs at TCF7L2, CAPN10 and HHEX extend to Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically Sudan
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The correlation between reading and mathematics ability at age twelve has a substantial genetic componentDissecting how genetic and environmental influences impact on learning is helpful for maximizing numeracy and literacy.
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Host genetic factors in American cutaneous leishmaniasis: A critical appraisal of studies conducted in an endemic area of BrazilThis paper reviews American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) immunogenetics in the state of Bahia (BA), northeastern Brazil, highlighting the interacting roles...
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Evidence for associations between the purinergic receptor P2X(7) (P2RX7) and toxoplasmosisCongenital Toxoplasma gondii infection can result in intracranial calcification, hydrocephalus and retinochoroiditis. Acquired infection is commonly associated
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Genome-wide analysis of genetic risk factors for rheumatic heart disease in Australian Aboriginal populations from the Northern TerritoryRheumatic heart disease (RHD) following Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections is heritable and prevalent in Indigenous populations.