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Ancient DNA suggests syphilis originated in Americas before ravaging Europe - The Washington Post
For centuries, scientists have disputed the origins of syphilis. A new study of ancient DNA supports an American origin for syphilis, before Columbus arrived.
By: The Washington Post
- Dec 20 2024
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In 1495, a devastating infection began to sweep across Europe, causing pustules and sores to erupt on peoples bodies and faces. Accusatory finger-pointing about the scourge, syphilis, began almost im… [+140 chars]