Molecular analysis of DNA from a family of 18th century Hungarians Free

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The naturally mummified remains of a mother and two daughters found in an 18th century Hungarian crypt were analysed, using multiple molecular genetic techniques to examine the epidemiology and evolution of tuberculosis. DNA was amplified from a number of targets on the genome, including DNA from IS, , codon 463, , , , and the direct repeat (DR) region. The strains present in the mummified remains were identified as and not , from and genotyping, PCR from the and loci, and spoligotyping. Spoligotyping divided the samples into two strain types, and screening for a deletion in the MT1801– region initially divided the strains into three types. Further investigation showed, however, that an apparent deletion was due to poor DNA preservation. By comparing the effect of PCR target size on the yield of amplicon, a clear difference was shown between 18th century and modern DNA. A two-centre system was used to confirm the findings of this study, which clearly demonstrate the value of using molecular genetic techniques to study historical cases of tuberculosis and the care required in drawing conclusions. The genotyping and spoligotyping results are consistent with the most recent theory of the evolution and spread of the modern tuberculosis epidemic.

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