The source of the Black Death in fourteenth-century central Eurasia
The origin of the medieval Black Death pandemic (ad 1346–1353) has been a topic of
continuous investigation because of the pandemic's extensive demographic impact and long …
continuous investigation because of the pandemic's extensive demographic impact and long …
Host and HBV interactions and their potential impact on clinical outcomes
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a challenge for global health services, affecting millions and
leading thousands to end-stage liver disease each year. This comprehensive review …
leading thousands to end-stage liver disease each year. This comprehensive review …
Current best practice in hepatitis B management and understanding long-term prospects for cure
The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma
worldwide. Despite an effective vaccine, the prevalence of chronic infection remains high …
worldwide. Despite an effective vaccine, the prevalence of chronic infection remains high …
Early contact between late farming and pastoralist societies in southeastern Europe
Archaeogenetic studies have described two main genetic turnover events in prehistoric
western Eurasia: one associated with the spread of farming and a sedentary lifestyle starting …
western Eurasia: one associated with the spread of farming and a sedentary lifestyle starting …
[HTML][HTML] Genomic analyses of hair from Ludwig van Beethoven
Summary Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) remains among the most influential and
popular classical music composers. Health problems significantly impacted his career as a …
popular classical music composers. Health problems significantly impacted his career as a …
Inherent symmetry and flexibility in hepatitis B virus subviral particles
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Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses a major global health challenge with
massive morbidity and mortality. Despite a preventive vaccine, current treatments provide …
massive morbidity and mortality. Despite a preventive vaccine, current treatments provide …
Unmasking the tissue-resident eukaryotic DNA virome in humans
Little is known on the landscape of viruses that reside within our cells, nor on the interplay
with the host imperative for their persistence. Yet, a lifetime of interactions conceivably have …
with the host imperative for their persistence. Yet, a lifetime of interactions conceivably have …
Hepatitis B virus genotype H: epidemiological, molecular, and clinical characteristics in Mexico
The hepatitis B virus (HBV), comprising of ten genotypes (AJ), has been a silent threat
against humanity, constituting a public health problem worldwide. In 2016, the World Health …
against humanity, constituting a public health problem worldwide. In 2016, the World Health …
Disease-causing human viruses: novelty and legacy
About 270 viruses are known to infect humans. Some of these viruses have been known for
centuries, whereas others have recently emerged. During their evolutionary history, humans …
centuries, whereas others have recently emerged. During their evolutionary history, humans …
An adagio for viruses, played out on ancient DNA
Studies of ancient DNA have transformed our understanding of human evolution.
Paleogenomics can also reveal historic and prehistoric agents of disease, including …
Paleogenomics can also reveal historic and prehistoric agents of disease, including …