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Camarones 9

Coverage of Camarones 9 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 30 · 18:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 30 · 18:00 UTC
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Shigeki Nakagomeperson1Trinity College Dublinorganization1smallpoxtopic1European colonizationtopic1Indigenous populationstopic1Chileplace1Matthew Wardperson1University of Dundeeorganization1
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  • SCIENCEJul 30 · 18:00 UTCNEW SCIENTIST
    Smallpox DNA in ancient Inca mummies shows virus came from Europe

    DNA analysis of Inca mummies in Chile revealed a smallpox strain originating from Europe, confirming the virus was introduced to the Americas through colonization. The study identified smallpox in two individuals who died between 1492 and 1631, linking the virus to European strains and highlighting its devastating impact on Indigenous populations.

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