Eradication genomics-lessons for parasite control

Cotton, J. A. , Berriman, M., Dalén, L. and Barnes, I. (2018) Eradication genomics-lessons for parasite control. Science, 361(6398), pp. 130-131. (doi: 10.1126/science.aar6609) (PMID:30002241)

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Publisher's URL: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aar6609

Abstract

Large-scale programs are seeking to control or eliminate infectious diseases with the greatest impact on global health. Many of these efforts target the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that disproportionately affect the lives of the poor. Often the aim is to eradicate the causative pathogens. The idea—inspired by the success of smallpox eradication in the 1960s and 1970s—is that a large-scale, but time-limited, effort could eliminate a disease for all successive generations, resulting in an enormous payoff both financially and in improved health. Here, we discuss the value of genomic approaches to support disease eradication efforts, particularly by analogy with how conservation genomics is supporting efforts to prevent extinctions.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cotton, Professor James and Berriman, Professor Matt
Authors: Cotton, J. A., Berriman, M., Dalén, L., and Barnes, I.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Science
Publisher:American Association for the Advancement of Science
ISSN:0036-8075
ISSN (Online):1095-9203

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