Genomic data reveal a north-south split and introgression history of blood fluke (Schistosoma haematobium) populations from across Africa
Roy N. Platt, Egie Elisha Enabulele, Ehizogie Egbeobauwaye Adeyemi, Marian Onwude Agbugui, Oluwaremilekun Grace Ajakaye, Ebube Charles Amaechi, Ejikeugwu Chika, C. Igbeneghu, Victor Stephen Njom, Precious Dlamini, Grace A. Arya, Robbie Diaz, Muriel Rabone, Fiona Allan, Bonnie Lee Webster, , Timothy J. C. Anderson
The paper analyzes genomic data from Schistosoma haematobium populations across Africa, revealing a north-south genetic split and ancient introgression events with S. bovis, with some genes approaching fixation and sex chromosomes showing introgression resistance.
Nature Communications · Apr 13, 2025Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology