article·Nature·Oct 19, 2022BRONZE OA

Evolution of immune genes is associated with the Black Death

JKJennifer KlunkTPTauras P. VilgalysCEChristian E. DemeureXCXiaoheng ChengMSMari Shiratori

Aastrom Biosciences (United States) · McMaster University · +20 more institutions

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Abstract

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Citation impact

245
total citations
FWCI
43.44
Percentile
100%
References
45
Citations per year

Authors

32
  • JK
    Jennifer Klunk

    Aastrom Biosciences (United States), McMaster University

  • TP
    Tauras P. Vilgalys

    University of Chicago

  • CE
    Christian E. Demeure

    Institut Pasteur

  • XC
    Xiaoheng Cheng

    University of Chicago

  • MS
    Mari Shiratori

    University of Chicago

Topics & keywords

Topics
  • Primary topicYersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research90%
  • Viral Infections and Vectors87%
  • melanin and skin pigmentation85%
Keywords
  • Gene
  • Biology
  • Immune system
  • Evolutionary biology
  • Genetics
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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Funding

  • WF
    Wenner-Gren Foundation
  • UO
    University of Chicago
  • CI
    Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
  • MU
    McMaster University
  • NI
    National Institutes of Health
    Awards: R01GM146051, R01-GM134376
  • SS
    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
    Awards: 20008499, 430-2017
  • NI
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    Awards: P30 DK042086, DK042086