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A barcode of organellar genome polymorphisms identifies the geographic origin of Plasmodium falciparum strains.
Preston MD, et al. Nat Commun. 2014 Jun 13;5:4052.

Discovery of genetic 'barcode' for malaria could help contain outbreaks, Medical News Today, Jun 17

Researchers develop genetic barcode to identify geographical origin of malaria parasites, NIH, Jun 13

The genomics of tuberculosis, by Christine McCartney, Public Health Matters Blog, Jun 16

A genetic basis for infectious mononucleosis: Evidence from a family study of hospitalized cases in Denmark
Rostgaard K, et al. Clin Infect Dis. (2014)   58  (12):  1684-1689.

Editorial commentary: Genetics and infectious mononucleosis
Balfour Jr HH Clin Infect Dis. (2014)   58  (12):  1690-1691.

Point-of-care genetic tests for infectious disease: Legal considerations
Thorogood A, et al. Current Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine Volume 12, 4 Issues, 2014