Of lice and men

Badger · 7th October 2004, 06:25 AM

The connection between head lice and human evolution is interesting. Results from research on other human parasites will add more pieces to the puzzle.

I think this is neat stuff!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3715132.stm

Deetee · 7th October 2004, 09:11 AM

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The researchers now want to study other human parasites to discover whether similar patterns are written in their DNA.

In particular, a genetic study of pubic lice would help support or refute theories of intimate contact, says Smith.

Any volunteers?

shemp · 7th October 2004, 10:15 AM

There are plenty of parasites lurking around these fora.

Badger · 7th October 2004, 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by shemp
There are plenty of parasites lurking around these fora.

To whit!

(thanks for the setup, Shemp!)

7th October 2004, 06:25 AM	#1
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7th October 2004, 09:11 AM	#2
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7th October 2004, 11:31 AM	#4
Badger Member of the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 3,441	Quote: Originally posted by shemp There are plenty of parasites lurking around these fora. To whit! (thanks for the setup, Shemp!)
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7th October 2004, 10:15 AM	#3
shemp Timothy, Timothy, where on earth did you go? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: trapped in a cave-in with Joe Posts: 12,953	There are plenty of parasites lurking around these fora.