#geoanthropology
#genetics
#evolution
"It was not just humans who adapted to different regions and environments, their pathogens did too."
Wonderful work indeed, and well-written paper, tks for the OA.
Oca sapiens
I am so happy to share our #newpaper on how human #distribution in #Africa was shaped by #malaria for tens of thousands of years.
A wonderful work led by @margheritac17.bsky.social @elliescerri.bsky.social and @eegcam.bsky.social. I loved contributing!
#prehistory #humanevolution #disease 1/2
www.science.org
Malaria has shaped human habitat choice, exchange, and dispersal since the late Pleistocene in sub-Saharan Africa.