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Smallpox DNA is recovered from Spanish conquest - era Chilean mummies

cyprus-mail.com · Cyprus

Smallpox DNA has been recovered from Chilean mummies dating back to the Spanish conquest era. This discovery provides new insights into the historical presence of the disease.

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