Meriam Guellil

A Refined Phylochronology of the Second Plague Pandemic in Western Eurasia

This paper uses genomic and historical data to refine the timeline and origin of the Second Plague Pandemic in Western Eurasia.

Co-occurrence of Yersinia pestis and other zoonoses during European prehistory

The paper analyzes ancient genomic samples from prehistoric Europe, identifying co-infections with Yersinia pestis and other pathogens, and provides insights into their transmission and historical context.

2500 Years of Human Betaherpesvirus 6A and 6B Evolution Revealed by Ancient DNA

This study analyzes ancient DNA to reveal the 2500-year evolutionary history of human betaherpesviruses 6A and 6B, showing established diversity by the 14th century and ancient integration into the human genome.

Screening great ape museum specimens for DNA viruses

The paper screens great ape museum specimens for DNA viruses, identifying multiple viruses and obtaining near-complete genomes, including high-coverage hepatitis B virus genomes.

A complete mitochondrial genome of a Roman-era Plasmodium falciparum

The paper presents the first complete mitochondrial DNA genome of Plasmodium falciparum from a Roman-era skeleton, supporting an Indian origin for the parasite in Europe and genetic continuity over 2,000 years.

Ancient herpes simplex 1 genomes reveal recent viral structure in Eurasia

The paper presents ancient HSV-1 genomes from Europe, estimates mutation rates, and suggests lineage replacement during the Bronze Age.