The molecular evolution of trypanosomes

Authors
Stevens, JR Gibson, W
Citation
Jr. Stevens et W. Gibson, The molecular evolution of trypanosomes, PARASIT TOD, 15(11), 1999, pp. 432-437
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology
Journal title
PARASITOLOGY TODAY
ISSN journal
01694758 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
11
Year of publication
1999
Pages
432 - 437
Database
ISI
SICI code
0169-4758(199911)15:11<432:TMEOT>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
The absence of a fossil record has meant that the evolution of protozoa has remained largely a matter for speculation. Recent advances in molecular bi ology and phylogenetic analysis, however, are allowing the 'history written in the genes' to be interpreted. Here, Jamie Stevens and Wendy Gibson revi ew progress in reconstruction of trypanosome phylogeny based on molecular d ata from rRNA and protein-coding genes.