Publications by authors named "Luisa-Maria Arias-Giraldo"

Bacteria have an extensive adaptive ability to live in close association with eukaryotic hosts, exhibiting detrimental, neutral or beneficial effects on host growth and health. However, the genes involved in niche adaptation are mostly unknown and their functions poorly characterized. Here, we present bacLIFE ( https://github.

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  • * This study focuses on the genetic diversity and patterns of the P. geniculatus species in Colombia and Venezuela, using mitochondrial and nuclear data to identify different clades and their geographic distribution.
  • * The findings reveal P. geniculatus as a monophyletic species divided into four geographic clades, suggesting a need for further research on environmental and human effects impacting these populations to improve Chagas disease control strategies.
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