Evidence for Neolithic acquisition of the high pathogenic island by Escherichia coli followed by recent selection
Julie Marin, Érick Denamur, Olivier Tenaillon, François Blanquart
The paper traces the evolutionary origin and recent selection of the High Pathogenicity Island in Escherichia coli, linking its acquisition to Neolithic human-animal interactions and modern public health implications.
bioRxiv · Sep 17, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology