Ancient Malaria Genome from Roman Skeleton Hints at Disease's HistoryThe mitochondrial genome of ancient Plasmodium falciparum was sequenced, aiding in understanding malaria history in Europe.Genetic data from European parasites, ancient or recent, plays a crucial role in understanding parasite movement globally.
A surprising history of malaria is revealed by clues from ancient bonesMalaria is at least 5,500 years old, with potential origins date back 10,000 years, challenging previous assumptions about its age.