Population genomics of helminth parasites

Abstract Next generation sequencing technologies have facilitated a shift from a few targeted loci in population genetic studies to whole genome approaches. Here, we review the types of questions and inferences regarding the population biology and evolution of parasitic helminths being addressed within the field of population genomics. Topics include parabiome, hybridization, population structure, loci under selection and linkage mapping. We highlight various advances, and note the current trends in the field, particularly a focus on human-related parasites despite the inherent biodiversity of helminth species. We conclude by advocating for a broader application of population genomics to reflect the taxonomic and life history breadth displayed by helminth parasites. As such, our basic knowledge about helminth population biology and evolution would be enhanced while the diversity of helminths in itself would facilitate population genomic comparative studies to address broader ecological and evolutionary concepts.

• Publication year

  2023

• Venue

  Journal of Helminthology

• Publication date

  2023-03-17

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1017/S0022149X23000123PMID 36927601
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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