A unique Toxoplasma gondii haplotype under strong selection has accompanied domestic cats in their global expansion
Lokman Galal, Frédéric Ariey, Meriadeg Ar Gouilh, Marie‐Laure Dardé, Azra Hamidović, Franck Letourneur, Franck Prugnolle, Aurelién Mercier
The paper identifies a unique Toxoplasma gondii haplotype associated with domestic cats and shows it has been selected for its role in sexual reproduction in domestic cats during their global expansion.
bioRxiv · Aug 31, 2021 · PreprintGenomics