By comparing the immunomes of a diverse sample of individuals of these three ferret species, we can begin to identify the genes that may be involved in Sylvatic Plague resistance and susceptibility. (reviverestore.org)
In order to answer these questions and to begin researching genetic rescue techniques for Sylvatic plague resistance, Revive & Restore and SDZG has partnered with the lab of Federica DiPalma at the Earlham Institute to compare more individuals. (reviverestore.org)
At present, human cases — estimated as tens of thousands of cases per year — are in people who live in close proximity to the «sylvatic cycle» in forests where monkeys are present. (blogs.nature.com)