Genomic insights into the origin of farming in the ancient Near East

…, M Shamoon-Pour, G Stefanescu, M Stumvoll… - Nature, 2016 - nature.com
We report genome-wide ancient DNA from 44 ancient Near Easterners ranging in time between~
12,000 and 1,400 bc, from Natufian hunter–gatherers to Bronze Age farmers. We show …

[HTML][HTML] Rare human mitochondrial HV lineages spread from the Near East and Caucasus during post-LGM and Neolithic expansions

M Shamoon-Pour, M Li, DA Merriwether - Scientific Reports, 2019 - nature.com
Of particular significance to human population history in Eurasia are the migratory events that
connected the Near East to Europe after the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). Utilizing 315 HV…

Keeping students connected and engaged in a wet-lab research experience during a time of social distancing via mobile devices and video conferencing software

M Shamoon-Pour, CJ Light… - Journal of Microbiology & …, 2022 - Am Soc Microbiol
Two major COVID-19 pandemic challenges presented for in-person instruction included
adhering to social distancing guidelines and accommodating remote learners who were …

Genetic Analysis of Mingrelians Reveals Long-Term Continuity of Populations in Western Georgia (Caucasus)

…, R Shengelia, M Shamoon-Pour… - Genome Biology and …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
To elucidate the population history of the Caucasus, we conducted a survey of genetic
diversity in Samegrelo (Mingrelia), western Georgia. We collected DNA samples and …

The genetic structure of the world's first farmers

…, M Shamoon-Pour, G Stefanescu, M Stumvoll… - bioRxiv, 2016 - biorxiv.org
We report genome-wide ancient DNA from 44 ancient Near Easterners ranging in time
between ~12,000-1,400 BCE, from Natufian hunter-gatherers to Bronze Age farmers. We show …

Survey of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in Iranian children with acute lower respiratory tract infections

N Hadi, S Kashef, M Moazzen, MS Pour… - The Brazilian Journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
… This study was performed to determine the role of M. pneumoniae in acute LRTIs in children,
who were referred to main pediatric hospitals in Shiraz, Iran, with the diagnosis of LRTI. …

Public archaeology at Baynard-Zion: bringing life back to an antebellum cemetery

…, K Cavanagh, M Shamoon-Pour… - Southeastern …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
… to form cohorts that included local stakeholders (including Piekut and Thomas), faculty at
nearby universities (including Cavanagh), and technical specialists (including Shamoon-Pour). …

Association of myeloperoxidase-463 G/a polymorphism with clinical outcome of helicobacter pylori infection in Iranian patients with gastrointestinal diseases

SE KAMALI, H Farsiani, PM SHAMOON, A Bazargani… - 2007 - sid.ir
… Lane M: DNA size standard (100 bp ladder); Lane1: AciI digestion of homozygous mutant
(-463A/A); … 6 Hatakeyama M. Helicobacter pylori CagA a potential bacterial oncoprotein that …

Recent kuru‐induced female gene flow disrupted the coevolution of genes and languages in the Papua New Guinea highlands

…, J Echard, K Casey, M ShamoonPour… - American Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives The island of New Guinea was settled by modern human over 50,000 years ago,
and is currently characterized by a complex landscape and contains one‐seventh of the …

A single tick screening for infectious pathogens using targeted mass spectrometry

HR Smith, EH Canessa, R Roy, R Spathis… - Analytical and …, 2022 - Springer
… A 1-m-squared corduroy drag was used on commonly travelled nature paths in the park
to collect questing ticks. Latched ticks were carefully picked using tweezers and individually …