Human body louse genome sequenced

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An international team of scientists has successfully sequenced the genome of that most majestic of creatures, the body louse. Like head lice, body lice attach themselves to human hosts and live off their blood. Unlike head lice, however, body lice can spread bacterial diseases. By understanding more about the creature, the team hopes to develop better methods of controlling it... Continue Reading Human body louse genome sequenced

Tags: Bacteria, Disease, Genome, Insect, Parasites

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