Modern humans have inhabited the Lake Baikal region since the Upper Paleolithic, though
the precise history of its peoples over this long time span is still largely unknown. Here, we …

Developments in techniques for identification of pathogen DNA in archaeological samples
can expand our resolution of disease detection. Our application of a non-targeted molecular …

Translucent post-larvae disease (TPD), caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp TPD), has
become an emerging shrimp disease, affecting more than 70%–80% of coastal shrimp …

Sedimentary ancient DNA has been proposed as a key methodology for reconstructing
biodiversity over time. Yet, despite the concentration of Earth's biodiversity in the tropics, this …

Yersinia pestis, the causative agent of plague, has been prevalent among humans for at
least 5000 years, being accountable for several devastating epidemics in history, including …

Human parvovirus B19 (B19V) is a ubiquitous human pathogen associated with a number of
conditions, such as fifth disease in children and arthritis and arthralgias in adults. B19V is …

Population genetic studies have clearly indicated that immunity and host defense are among
the functions most frequently subject to natural selection, and increased our understanding …

Recent discoveries on the importance of microbes for human biology, health, and culture,
the rise of antimicrobial resistance, and developing technological advancements necessitate …

Groundbreaking studies conducted in the mid-1980s demonstrated the possibility of
sequencing ancient DNA (aDNA), which has allowed us to answer fundamental questions …

Smallpox, caused by the variola virus (VARV), was a highly virulent disease with high
mortality rates causing a major threat for global human health until its successful eradication …